The First Step to Recovery – Staying Alive

In by Duncan Cordell

SLIDES: Dr Robert Sherrick’s slides on first steps in patient recovery.

Learners will be able to:

  • Describe common patient safety strategies (e.g. syringe service programs, naloxone distribution, safer use education) and their evidence-based impact on health outcomes
  • Discuss the importance of patient-centered, non-judgmental communication in building trust and engagement with people who use drugs
  • Identify opportunities to integrate patient safety principles into clinical practice, community outreach, and recovery support services
File Type: pptx
Categories: Addiction Medicine Conference 2025, Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH/MOUD/SUD)