Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) Guidance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidelines
par
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador

Date de publication

2020

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

No

L’objectif

Provide clinical guidance to ensure the uninterrupted access to OAT medications for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Constatations/points à retenir

This document provides an interim guideline for the management of OAT. It addresses office visits, remote visits, carry doses and the frequency of urine drug testing during the COVID-19 pandemic in the light of the need for social distancing, self-isolation and quarantining.

Mots clés

Clinical guidance
Harm reduction
About pharmacists
About prescribers