Opioid Stewardship: How OAT Can Be a Tool for Deprescribing
TL;DR: Table of Contents As a family physician, you may have patients who have been on chronic opioid therapy for […]
Opioid Stewardship: How OAT Can Be a Tool for Deprescribing Read More »
opioid replacement therapy
Beyond Hepatitis C: A Guide to Monitoring Liver Health in Patients on OAT
TL;DR: Table of Contents As a primary care provider, you play a key role in the long-term health of patients
Beyond Hepatitis C: A Guide to Monitoring Liver Health in Patients on OAT Read More »
Managing OUD in Patients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
TL;DR: Table of Contents As a psychiatrist, case manager, or mental health professional, you are well aware that the intersection
Managing OUD in Patients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Read More »
The Inpatient OAT Start: A Hospital-to-Clinic Protocol for Seamless Transition
TL;DR: Table of Contents When a patient with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is admitted to the hospital—whether for an overdose,
The Inpatient OAT Start: A Hospital-to-Clinic Protocol for Seamless Transition Read More »
A Referral Guide for Dentists: Managing Oral Health in the OAT Population
TL;DR: Table of Contents As a dentist, you play a vital role in the overall health of your patients. For
A Referral Guide for Dentists: Managing Oral Health in the OAT Population Read More »
OAT Post-Surgery: A Protocol for Managing Acute Pain in OAT Patients
TL;DR: Table of Contents As a surgeon or hospitalist, you will inevitably care for patients who are stable on Opioid
OAT Post-Surgery: A Protocol for Managing Acute Pain in OAT Patients Read More »
“My Loved One is Still Using on OAT”: What This Means and How to Respond
TL;DR: Table of Contents You felt a huge sense of relief when your loved one started treatment. You thought this
“My Loved One is Still Using on OAT”: What This Means and How to Respond Read More »
Can I Travel While on Methadone or Suboxone?
TL;DR: Table of Contents Being in recovery and on a treatment like methadone or Suboxone means you are taking a
Can I Travel While on Methadone or Suboxone? Read More »
What Happens If I Miss a Dose? A Non-Judgmental Guide for Patients
TL;DR: Table of Contents Life is unpredictable. You might oversleep, get stuck in traffic, feel unwell, or have an emergency
What Happens If I Miss a Dose? A Non-Judgmental Guide for Patients Read More »
Managing OAT Side Effects: Dealing with Sweating and Constipation
TL;DR: Table of Contents Starting on Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) with methadone, Kadian, or Suboxone is a life-changing step. It
Managing OAT Side Effects: Dealing with Sweating and Constipation Read More »