Addiction psychiatrist Dr. Wiplove (Wip) Lamba & addictions case manager and former addict Jean-Paul (JP) Michael are sharing at CSAM conference their experience of working together on an inpatient consultation service. These 15 minutes will briefly cover what it was like to train as a peer support worker, what it’s like as a clinician to have a peer support worker join your team, as well as wins and areas to improve in hospital based addiction care.
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Featuring addiction psychiatrist Dr. Wiplove (Wip) Lamba, addictions case manager and former addict Jean-Paul (JP) Michael, along with their guests discuss all things related to substance use, addiction, addiction medicine, psychotherapy, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Wip and JP share their motivation, curiosity, and passion for their craft. JP works on a daily basis in a renown inner city hospital in Canada's largest city. This work is separate from Wiplove’s clinical and academic work.
The content should not be taken as direct medical advice or clinical instruction.
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#addiction
#recovery
#Unity health
#St. Michael’s hospital
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#CSAM
#addiction medicine
#Peer support
