Opioid Agonist Therapy - The Basics for Non-OAT Providers

Presented by MCFP Past President Dr. Joanna Lynch, this presentation is an extension of her short snapper session at the 2023 ASA. Members indicated they would be interested in a deeper dive session - offered at a slower pace, offering time to dive deeper into this topic, with more time for discussion and questions.

This presentation will review the pharmacology of opioid agonist therapy briefly, review the ways in which OAT may affect other aspects of care of the patient, help participants identify patients who should be referred for consideration of OAT, review referral pathways and review pathways to OAT prescribing credentials.