Report
by
Selfridge, Marion et al
Release Date
2020
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
No
Objective
The primary aims of this report were to: 1. Describe the RMG program at the CACHC; 2. Describe the characteristics of clients participating in RMG through the CACHC; 3. Describe the RMG prescribing practices of physicians at the CACHC; 4. Describe early outcomes of the RMG program at the CACHC; and 5. Describe challenges faced by clinicians participating in RMG prescribing at CACHC.
Findings/Key points
Discuss a variety of outcomes, including identifying populations more and less likely to continue on or benefit from safer supply prescriptions. Notes the need for policy for a non-medical pathway to a safer drug supply.
Design/methods
Chart review
Keywords
Overdose
Evidence base
Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
Wrap-around services
Safer supply
Advocacy
About prescribers
Outcomes
Housing
Youth
Chronic pain
