Title: Describe communication topics for caregivers and family members.
Course: Medical Assistant II (14151-II) > Section: Exploring Integrated Behavioral Health

Description should include

- considerations regarding level of care (e.g., prevention, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, medication assisted treatment [MAT] services, crisis planning)
- privacy and confidentiality considerations
- basic knowledge about opioids
- signs of addiction
- treatment options for addiction
- naloxone training for caregivers and family members
- legal considerations
- community-based resources to support family members (e.g., Nar-Anon Family Groups).

Teacher Resource: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records, Title 42, CFR (42 CFR part 2)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What rights do caregivers have regarding medical information of the person with opioid use disorder?
- What legal steps might the caregiver or family have to take for treatment?
- Where can the caregiver or family members receive naloxone training?