Insomnia and Sleep Disorders in Primary Care Settings

Paul Doghramji, MD, FAAFP, provides an overview of the prevalence of sleep disorders, including insomnia, in the primary care setting.

Dr Paul Doghramji shares insight on reasons for the underdiagnosis of insomnia and the importance of treating sleep disorders concurrently with comorbidities.

An expert in sleep medicine comments on approaching screening patients for insomnia or other sleep disorders in the primary care setting.

Paul Doghramji, MD, FAAFP, discusses best practices for referring patients with sleep issues to a sleep specialist.

Dr Paul Doghramji shares tips for communication with patients once an insomnia diagnosis has been made.

An expert in sleep medicine provides insight on the use of traditional insomnia medications in patients as well as DORAs, and common challenges experienced with these treatment options.

Paul Doghramji, MD, FAAFP, shares his personal experience with DORAs in clinical practice to manage insomnia and discusses treatment adherence with insomnia medications.

Dr Paul Doghramji shares his approach to switching medications for the treatment of insomnia.

An expert in sleep medicine highlights challenges in prescribing DORAs and importance of discussing insomnia with patients in the primary care setting.