Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Use of Telemedicine While Providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Type:

Printable Tool

Source:

Drug Enforcement Agency

Relevant categories:

Telehealth

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Overview

Understanding telemedicine regulations pertinent to medication-assisted treatment is critical, especially during a public health outbreak. Download this factsheet to guide telemedicine delivery for substance use treatment.

Keywords: connection, mental health, provider, stress, support, telehealth, virtual

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