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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to inform opioid patients about the risks of addiction. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 94C of the Massachusetts General Laws to require healthcare practitioners who prescribe opioid medications listed in Schedule II to consult with patients prior to issuing the prescription. During this consultation, the practitioner must discuss the quantity of the opioid prescription, the patient's option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity, and inform the patient of the risks associated with opioid use, including the high potential for addiction even when taken as prescribed, the risk of physical and psychological dependence, the dangers of mixing opioids with other central nervous system depressants, the reasons the prescription is necessary, and any alternative treatments that may be available. The practitioner must also record in the patient's medical record that this consultation and information-sharing has occurred.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2550 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1168 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1168.pdf |
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