Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2013 · 44 citations · 0 references
MedicineMaternal HealthObstetricsReproductive HealthSubstance Use DisordersWomen's HealthMaternal Mental Health In PregnancyPregnancyPrenatal CareStigma ReductionStigmatizationSubstance Abuse PreventionBarriersMaternal Substance UseMultidisciplinary Team-based CareStigma Among Health Care ProvidersStigma In Maternal CareSubstance Abuse TreatmentTeam-based Care CoordinationTeam-based Care Models
Doctors and other health care providers need to check their moral outrage at the door and treat pregnant women addicted to drugs and alcohol with compassion and supportive, team-based care, urges the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to effective treatment