The information provided in this Toolkit is meant to act as a guide and provide helpful resources to patients and physicians.

The Toolkit should not be utilized to replace the treatment plan of your health care provider. If you are in crisis or require urgent medical attention

PLEASE CALL 911

How to use the Patient-Physician Partnership Toolkit

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In Collaboration with the Centre of Excellence on Partnership with Patients and the Public (CEPPP), the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) has created the Physician-Patient Partnership Toolkit.

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Discussion Tool for Medical Appointments

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The AFMC Appointment Discussion Tool aims to support patients and healthcare professionals in establishing a collaborative relationship. The tool is intended to be used by patients in preparation for, during and after their scheduled appointments with their healthcare professionals.

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Living with Opioids

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If you are in crisis or require urgent medical attention, PLEASE CONTACT 911

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Fact Sheets

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Fact Sheets Find out more ! Patient- Physician Partnership Toolkit Fact Sheets – Patient and physician responses to frequently asked questions and issues related to opioids.

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Training Modules

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Curriculum consisting of bilingual online modules that were created for undergraduate medical students, resident physicians and practicing physicians. However, they are available to any interested stakeholders, including community members.

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Resource Guides for Patients and Physicians

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Resources to promote safer use of opioids and tools to support patients and physicians.

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Medication Safety

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Patient-Physician Partnership Toolkit: Medication Safety The following information, contains useful tips on how to safely store, utilize and dispose of your medications.

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Confidentiality

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Confidentiality Physicians are obligated to keep all patient information confidential. Confidentiality encourages the patient to provide the physician with all relevant information so that they can diagnose and treat the patient.

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Glossary of Medical Terms

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Patient-Physician Partnership Toolkit: common terms used within the context of opioids, opioid use and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

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AFMC would like to recognize the patient partners and all contributors that developed the Patient-Physician Partnership Toolkit:

List of Contributors – PGME & CPD