The Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs, NSW Ministry of Health, is seeking GPs to participate in paid online focus groups about GP engagement with the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).
The OPT provides life-saving treatment to people living with opioid dependence. The aim of these focus groups is to gather a diverse range of perspectives from GPs who have had experience or are interested in engaging with the OTP.
Eligibility
If you are…
- A GP primarily working in general practice, AND
- Have an interest in the OTP, OR
- You are already prescribing OTP medication for up to five patients
the centre wants to hear from you!
How to Register
The centre will be conducting four, one-hour, online focus groups at the times listed below:
- 6pm, Monday, 17 July
- 7.30pm, Tuesday, 18 July
- 7.30am, Thursday, 20 July
- 12pm, Friday 21 July
Click here to register. You will then receive a calendar invitation confirming your attendance.
Payment
GPs who participate will be paid at the rate of $120 for the hour. Participation is limited to one focus group per person.
Confidentiality
Please note: participation in the focus groups is confidential, and all data collected will be anonymised and used solely for research purposes.
For more information about this project, contact Kristina.Gavrilovic@health.nsw.gov.au