Brian Mann
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That bias is so widespread, many doctors believe their patients will abuse addiction medications to get high, even though studies show misuse of buprenorphine is rare.
Robert DeFord is with a group called Shatterproof that works to convince physicians to treat substance use disorders.
Most experts interviewed by NPR said there has been gradual improvement in addiction treatment.
More doctors' offices, clinics, and ERs are adopting science-based treatment practices.
But no one said the current level of care is acceptable.
And we heard again and again that progress is being hindered by the fact that most medical and nursing schools still don't teach clinicians how to care for addiction patients as a core part of their practice.
Meyerson at the University of Arizona says that has to change.
But for now, there are few legal or professional consequences for providing insufficient care, even when addiction patients die.
On the body camera recording after Jean Descamp's fatal overdose, police officers can be heard voicing sorrow and anger at his lack of treatment.
That guy does not need to be dead right now.
That guy does not need to be dead right now, the officer says.
NPR reached out repeatedly to Oregon health officials and reviewed documents relating to Descamp's case, but found no record that Providence Hospital or its staff faced any kind of disciplinary action.
In a statement sent to NPR, hospital officials said they have improved staffing and strengthened procedures for caring for vulnerable patients.
The statement also says hospitals shouldn't be held accountable for what happens to patients after they're discharged.
Brian Mann, NPR News.
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