Key Steps to Having an Effective Conversation: Worksheet for Substance Use Providers
Read the scenario below and use this worksheet to guide your conversation. You are able to practice on your own, but we recommend practicing with a colleague.
Scenario:
- Your patient Jonah has been receiving substance use treatment services at your facility, Blueridge Treatment Center.
- You are Jonah’s social worker and you want to introduce the concept of consent to share information to ensure he has the information and support he needs to make decisions about consenting to share his treatment information.
Type
Law
Author
- CoE-PHI
Date
2025
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This video was developed for Substance Use Treatment Providers and is intended to model an effective, client-centered conversation between a Provider and their patient about concepts of privacy of substance use treatment information and navigating decisions about consenting to share treatment information.
Every provider should have a base knowledge about organization privacy policy and practice. Use this checklist to make sure you have all the facts.