May 10, 2026 · The American journal on addictions · DOI: 10.1111/ajad.70172

Brief report: A cross-sectional survey of provider engagement with family members following patient drug overdose death

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The authors aimed to assess provider preparedness and experiences in engaging with families after a patient overdose death. While a majority of providers recognized the importance of communicating with families (78.2%), only a small fraction felt well-prepared for these interactions (22.6%). This highlights a significant gap between providers' beliefs about the necessity of family engagement and their actual practices, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.

Jessica B Calihan, Frances R Levin, Cale N Basaraba, Agata Bereznicka, Kathryn Cates-Wessel, Amy M Yule

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