Webinar series
Putting the patient first: Preparing for treatment with Buvidal and responding to common challenges
SPEAKERS
- Kevin Ratcliffe – Consultant Pharmacist, Addictions
- Shannon Difolco – Addictions Nurse
- Dr Bern Hard – GP Specialist, Addictions
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Kevin Ratcliffe
INDIVIDUALISED CARE PLANNING
Kevin Ratcliffe
Kevin sets the scene by defining the concept of individualised care planning and reviews what should be considered when working with patients. Sharing insights from a prescribers perspective. Kevin uses the Orange Book as an anchor to talk about how patients should be involved in treatment decisions.
HOW TO PREPARE AND STABILISE YOUR PATIENT ON BUVIDAL
Shannon Difoico
Shannon shares her practical tips for initiating and stabilising patients on to Buvidal, from induction procedures to patient communication. Drawing on her experience at Lynebank Hospital, Shannon advises what to discuss with patients and when, the different initiation routes on to Buvidal and key considerations at each stage.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Dr Bern Hard
Bern takes a deep dive into the challenges faced when treating patients with Buvidal, illustrating importance of building a relationship with the patient and their extended network. Bern talks about some of the challenges encountered from her personal experience and provides suggestions for how to manage them.
