Helping patients with opioid dependence thrive- a toolkit for GPs

RSVP Deadline: Tuesday 21 October

Learning Objectives

• Implement a model of shared decision making
  for treatment initiation
• Identify opportunities for addressing psychosocial
  factors to improve treatment engagement
• Identify considerations for discharge planning

About the program
Medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence has been found to improve retention
in treatment and reduce illicit opioid use, but it is common for patients to relapse multiple
times before achieving sustained recovery.1 Helping patients to thrive and achieve a better
quality of life can help establish the recovery capital needed to prevent relapse and contribute
to lower rates of overdose and improve overall health.1,2 This interactive program presents
considerations and tools to help GPs support recovery at key stages of treatment.

Links & further information

• Event invitation- more information