How to Treat Insomnia in Primary Care

Join Sleep Review’s Sree Roy in conversation with sleep expert Russell P. Rosenberg, PhD, and primary care physician Paul Doghramji, MD, FAAFP about managing insomnia in primary care. They share insights from an expert consensus group and answer the questions:

• What are the challenges that prevent insomnia from being diagnosed in the primary care setting?
• Can you provide practical advice on how to fit in insomnia screening and diagnosis into primary care settings?
• In what circumstances should primary care physicians refer patients to sleep specialists?
• What are best practices for CBT-I in primary care settings?
• Why is trazodone so frequently prescribed and is it a good choice for insomnia patients?
• What is novel about dual orexin receptor antagonists?

For more information on insomnia in primary care, visit:

• A 2023 Update on Managing Insomnia in Primary Care: Insights From an Expert Consensus Group
• https://sleepreviewmag.com/insomnia/
• https://www.thensf.org/do-i-have-insomnia/