Targeted and low-threshold primary health care outlet Harm reduction

nsp , opioid substitution therapy (ost) outlets in settings offer basic primary health care. these known targeted primary health care outlet - these outlets target people inject drugs and/or low-threshold health care outlet - these reduce common barriers clients face when try access health care conventional health care outlets. accessing sterile injecting equipment clients visit nsp outlets, , receiving pharmacotherapy (e.g. methadone, buprenorphine)they visit ost clinics; these frequent visits used opportunistically offer needed health care. these targeted outlets have potential mitigate clients perceived barriers access healthcare delivered in traditional settings. provision of accessible, acceptable , opportunistic services responsive needs of population valuable, facilitating reduced reliance on inappropriate , cost-ineffective emergency department care.