CCFP 105 Topic: Substance Use Disorders – The GenerEhlist – CCFP Exam Prep, Low Risk Obstetrics & Canadian Primary Care Medicine
Expert Review By: Dr. David Reading, Internist and Addiction Medicine Physician Written By:Â Dr Sarah Valentine Some housekeeping before we start: The objectives of this CCFP topic use terms such as "user" and "abuser", both of which have significant negative connotations associated with them and can further stigmatize individuals who use substances and those who live with addiction. The more appropriate term, and that which is used in the DSM is "use disorder", eg. someone may have an alcohol use disorder or opioid use disorder, along with the other term "people who use substances" (PWUS). Caring for patients with substance use disorders is an essential skill for primary care providers. While many people with SUDs present to emergency care, primary care remains the core of treatment of substance use disorders.
A quick preamble on what our goals are for this CCFP Exam podcast and what to expect.
- Limited chatter, high concentration of relevant content
- Front load the new topics added this May to make it 105 key topics
- Presented under each of the objectives for each priority topic
- Aim is to keep each episode under 20 minutes
We also wanted to let each of the founding team members introduce themselves. Also see their bios and pictures here
- Hermeen Dhillon
- Thomsen D’hont
- Sarah Donnelly
- Kajsa Heyes
- Caleb Dusdal
- Chris Cochrane
- Ravi Parhar
We are new to this, and we welcome your feedback.
Enjoy.
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