Survey Assessing Medical Student and Physician Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding the Opioid Crisis.

BACKGROUND: There is a national opioid misuse and overdose crisis. Consensus guidelines seek to inform practice and reduce risk; however, effect on clinician attitudes and knowledge remains unclear. METHODS: We surveyed 228 medical students and physicians in Wisconsin to assess their knowledge regarding at-risk patients, alternatives to opioids, and best treatment practices for opioid addiction. We also assessed attitudes about prescribing naloxone, relapse likelihood, and responsibility for the crisis. DISCUSSION: Enhancement of opioid-related education is both necessary to address knowledge gaps and desired by students and physicians.