Opioids: Patient Resource
Year Developed: 2023
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Enabling Staff
Outreach Staff
PCAs
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff
Clinicians
Language(s): English and Spanish
Developed by: MHP Salud (See other resources developed by this organization). In collaboration with Migrant Clinicians Network , Health Outreach Partners , Farmworker Justice .
Resource Summary: The Opioid Resource for Patients, developed by MHP Salud, Farmworker Justice, Migrant Clinicians Network, and Health Outreach Partners, provides patients with an overall understanding of opioids and how they affect their health and well-being. The 2-page document serves as a resource for patients who want to gather more information or discuss further with their healthcare provider.
Resource Details: This resource, available in English and Spanish, informs patients about the effects of opioids, the risks associated with opioid misuse, and alternatives for pain management. It also recommends topics patients should discuss with their healthcare providers and offers links to online resources to learn more about opioid alternatives, opioid misuse prevention, and treatment and recovery programs.
Resource Topic: Emerging Issues
Keywords: Agricultural Workers, Patient Education, Opioids.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.