By vgreene, 22 November, 2016 Assessment: hx, PE, mental status exam, med hx (incl OTC), lab tests as indicated, COWS for severity of w/d sx
By vgreene, 22 November, 2016 Provide appropriate care for any urgent/emergent medical or psychiatric conditions
By vgreene, 22 November, 2016 Look for windows of opportunity to engage pt in additional tx; f/u during future visits as indicated
By vgreene, 22 November, 2016 Insufficient evidence to recommend for/against any specific psychosocial interventions [NA]
By vgreene, 22 November, 2016 Determine whether tx for medical and psychiatric problems can be effectively and safely provided
By vgreene, 22 November, 2016 Encourage pt to abstain from illicit opioids and other addictive substances
By vgreene, 22 November, 2016 Treat OUD in light of pt willingness to engage in specialty tx; offer meds, psychosocial interventions, f/u
By vgreene, 22 November, 2016 Do not automatically discharge pts from care who do not respond to tx or who relapse8 [S]