Supporting individuals who use methamphetamines
 
The Methamphetamine Client Transitions to Primary Care project has three pathways to support patient transitions to primary care following discharge from hospital detoxification/recovery center. These pathways were developed by multidisciplinary teams with representatives from primary care, hospitals and detoxification/recovery centers, and are hosted on the Connect MD website. Each pathway includes tools, resources, and links to help with the transition:
Education Module: Caring for Clients with Methamphetamine Concerns
A 45-minute eLearning course, Caring for Clients with Methamphetamine Concerns, provides foundational education on methamphetamine use and treatment for primary care and hospital-based providers. The course is designed to help providers feel more comfortable talking about methamphetamine use with patients and providing them with the care and treatment they need. The course aims to help participants:
  • Recognize that primary care and hospital-based health care providers play an important role in supporting individuals who use methamphetamines.
  • Identify what methamphetamine is and list its short- and long-term effects on the brain and body.
  • Recognize the impact of methamphetamine use on mental health.
  • Identify treatment options for individuals who use methamphetamines in various stages of their use.
The Caring for Clients with Methamphetamine Concerns course is available to any health care provider, individuals who use methamphetamines and the public on the Primary Health Care Learning Portal, and to Alberta Health Services providers on My Learning Link. It includes an optional quiz that can be completed to earn a certificate eligible for 0.75 self-learning MainPro+ credits.
 
About the Methamphetamine Client Transitions to Primary Care project
The Methamphetamine Client Transitions to Primary Care project is led by the Edmonton Zone Primary Care Networks, Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, the George Spady Society, Poundmaker’s Lodge and the Alberta Medical Association. It is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Supporting Pathways to Care for People Who Use Drugs fund.
 
Questions or to Learn More
If you have any questions or would like more information about the project, pathways or course, please contact methpathways@ewpcn.com.
    

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