Peer ReviewedPublished: 2022Publication: North Carolina Medical Journal.

Perinatal Substance Use Care Coordination: The Need for One Care Plan

Mel Ramage
North Carolina Medical Journal.

Research Summary

This brief article advocates for a single coordinated care plan for pregnant and postpartum patients affected by substance use. Its emphasis is on aligning communication and support across obstetric care, addiction treatment, pediatric services, and other involved organizations so that families do not have to navigate conflicting plans. It is a care-coordination perspective rather than a clinical trial, and it does not establish that a specific coordination model improves outcomes.