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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to informed consent of opioid-based prescriptions. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires practitioners to discuss the risks associated with opioid prescriptions with patients (or their parents/guardians if under 18) before issuing such prescriptions. The discussion must cover the risks of addiction and overdose, as well as the dangers of mixing opioids with alcohol, benzodiazepines, and other central nervous system depressants. Practitioners must also discuss alternative treatments and the risks of developing physical or psychological dependence on opioids, even when taken as prescribed. Patients (or their parents/guardians) must then sign an acknowledgment that they understand these risks.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3884 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3884.pdf |
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