This resource will provide an overview of the type of office procedures an individual can expect when being prescribed. In looking to establish care with a buprenorphine providers, patients and families should be aware of activities that show that standards of care are being met. Examples include buprenorphine-specific informed consent, having the provider discuss office policies and procedures, urine drug testing and the legal importance of protecting the buprenorphine prescription to avoid misuse and diversion.
View the PCSS-MAT CHAT Webinar: Forensic Issues with Buprenorphine.