Safety. Function. Stabilization. Shared Care.

Structured Care for Complex Patients

Consultation and time-limited stabilization for mental health, addiction, chronic pain, and medication complexity — focused on improving function and safety.

Dr Bazza, MD, CCFP Family Physician (Focused Practice)
Consultation & Stabilization in Complex Care
Function-Focused Mental Health, Addiction & Chronic Pain
Refer a Patient Learn About the Program
Referral-Based Consultation
Time-Limited Stabilization
Shared Care Model
CPSA-Conscious Approach
Function-Focused Outcomes
About the Program

A different approach to complex care

The Function-Focused Stabilization Program is a structured, referral-based service designed to support patients with complex medical, behavioural, and medication-related needs.

Care is provided through a consultation and time-limited stabilization model. The program emphasizes function over symptom-only care, safety in prescribing decisions, clear communication with referring physicians, and a structured return-to-primary-care plan.

Signature clinical question:
“What are you unable to do now that you want to be able to do?”

Function + Risk + Behaviour

Every care plan is individualized based on functional ability, safety risk, and behavioural or coping patterns affecting adherence and recovery.

Clinical Services

Focused areas of care

Controlled Medication Complexity

  • Opioids
  • Benzodiazepines / Z-drugs
  • Polypharmacy
  • Taper planning

Addiction & OAT

  • OUD assessment
  • Buprenorphine/naloxone
  • Harm reduction
  • Stabilization planning

Chronic Pain & Functional Disorders

  • Fibromyalgia
  • IBS
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Somatic symptom presentations

Mental Health Complexity

  • Anxiety and mood disorders
  • Trauma-related contributors
  • Functional impairment
  • Medication-related concerns

Function Assessment

  • Sleep
  • Work/productivity
  • ADLs
  • Physical and social function

Shared-Care Planning

  • Consultant reports
  • Monitoring recommendations
  • Return-to-care plan
  • Follow-up structure
How It Works

Structured, time-limited, shared care

Referral

A referral is received with a clear clinical question and relevant background information.

Initial Assessment

Full medical, medication, function, safety, and behavioural pattern assessment.

Stabilization

Structured follow-up, medication optimization, taper planning, OAT care, or functional recovery pathway as appropriate.

Transition

Clear care plan and monitoring guidance are provided back to the referring physician.

Safety & Approach

Clear boundaries support safer care

This program is not a walk-in clinic, not a refill clinic, and not a replacement for primary care. It is a structured stabilization pathway designed to clarify risk, improve function, and support shared-care planning.

This program provides

  • Consultation and structured stabilization
  • Function-focused care plans
  • Prescribing risk assessment
  • Shared-care recommendations

This program does not provide

  • Automatic controlled medication continuation
  • Walk-in episodic care
  • Automatic prescribing takeover
  • Long-term primary care replacement
For Referring Physicians

Refer a Patient

Appropriate referrals include complex opioid or benzodiazepine use, polypharmacy concerns, OUD or substance use, chronic pain with functional impairment, and mental health concerns affecting function.

Referral Requirements

  • Medication list
  • Relevant medical history
  • Specific referral question
  • Current prescriber and pharmacy
  • Relevant labs/imaging if available
  • Known safety concerns
  • Recent hospital or ED visits if relevant
  • Current supports involved
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For Patients

Focused on daily function and safety

This program is designed to help patients with complex medication use, mental health concerns, chronic pain, addiction, or functional symptoms improve daily function and safety.

The goal is not simply to reduce medications. The goal is to ensure treatment is safe, effective, and helping you live better.

This is a referral-based service. Patients should speak with their healthcare provider about whether referral is appropriate.
Contact

Referral-based service

Clinic: Dr Bazza Function-Focused Stabilization Program

Address: 12719 Victoria Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 4J4

Phone: 825-600-5902

Fax: 825-600-5926

Website: dbfsp.ca

Email: referrals@dbfsp.ca