Mental health and addictions in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Addiction Medicine Consult Service
967 Haliburton St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6N5
In short
The Addictions Medicine Consult Service (AMCS) will support admitted patients regardless of their primary condition at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) whose assessment, treatment and discharge plan would be strengthened through an addiction medicine consultation.
- Who it is for
- A referral is required by a general practitioner physician.
- Where
- 967 Haliburton St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6N5
- How to reach
- (250) 739-5891 · Website
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About this service
The Addictions Medicine Consult Service (AMCS) will support admitted patients regardless of their primary condition at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) whose assessment, treatment and discharge plan would be strengthened through an addiction medicine consultation. Patients Served: AMCS supports physicians with patients on inpatient units with known or suspected substance use disorder and/or who are experiencing harm due to their disorder. Consultations are available for any suspected substance use disorder; however, the primary focus of the AMCS is on patients with opioid and/or alcohol use disorder. Services Provided: AMCS supports substance use treatment through assessment and diagnosis; symptom management (particularly for difficult withdrawal symptoms); treatment initiation during hospitalization; and linking and liaising with community-based treatment resources for discharge.
Who can use it?
A referral is required by a general practitioner physician.
Who it is for
Patients with opioid and/or alcohol use disorder
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 739-5891, or use the website.
Listed in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
967 Haliburton St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6N5
967 Haliburton St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6N5Nanaimo, British Columbia
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