Building Trust with Buprenorphine: A Guide for Better Patient Outcomes
I've found that when patients start to trust you as a provider and start to trust that it's a process, that it doesn't solve everything, just like you said, that other areas in their life improve.
How can trust transform the effectiveness of buprenorphine in treating substance use disorders? In this episode of 'Spero Health Clinical Insights', Physician Assistant Carli Held sits down with host David Hayden to tackle this crucial question. Carli emphasizes that trust is more than just a nice-to-have; it's essential for patient success. She dives into how educating patients about their medication can lead to better outcomes, stressing that many people mistakenly believe they are taking their medication correctly when they aren't.
Through engaging dialogue, Carli shares practical tips for healthcare providers on building this trust, from using lab results effectively to honing assessment skills. She also touches on the often-overlooked role of spirituality in recovery and the importance of connecting with patients on a personal level. If you're a healthcare provider looking to improve patient outcomes in substance use disorder treatment, this episode offers valuable insights you won't want to miss.