Opioid Response in Primary Care
Equip Yourself – Respond to the Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis exists in every community across Alberta. Family Physicians play a pivotal role in supporting patients using opioids. Join the movement to improve access and service delivery for Albertans.
The Primary Health Care Opioid Response Initiative was a cross stakeholder effort to improve the primary health care response. The collaborative partnerships created many tools and resources for the primary health care community.
PEER Simplified Guideline: Managing Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care
This guideline provides recommendations for identifying and treating patients with opioid use disorder in primary care.
Collaborative Mentorship Network for Chronic Pain and Addiction
The Collaborative Mentorship Network for Chronic Pain and Addiction connects family physicians with colleagues who have experience and expertise treating pain and addiction.
Tools and Resources
Find the latest clinical practice guidelines, decision-making tools, and evidence-based knowledge translation resources for treating patients using opioids and/or at risk of opioid use disorder.
Education and Training
Ready to build or enhance your capacity? There are a number of available training and education opportunities. Sign-up today.
Contacts and Supports
Looking for guidance? New to opioid agonist therapy? Support is available.
Primary Health Care Opioid Response Initiative
Tackling the opioid crisis in Alberta requires new approaches and response from the entire health system to change its trajectory. The ACFP, AMA, AHS, and Zone PCNs, together with Alberta Health, were aligned to lead this essential work through the Primary Health Care Opioid Response Initiative.
Think OAT is too Difficult to Manage in Your Practice?
Courtesy of Calgary Zone PCN Committee
