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Patient Guide: Talking to Your Provider

How can you make sure your needs are met when talking with your provider? Do you understand what buprenorphine treatment is and how to get the most out of it?

Learn about:

How to prepare for your first visit
Why talking with your doctor openly and assertively will improve your treatment
What patient-centered care involves and how you can benefit from participating
What information your provider will need to know to help in determining your best treatment

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Patient Guide: Talking to Your Provider

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