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NY A03405
NY A03405Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications; requires that for the first opioid analgesic prescription of a calendar year the prescribing physician shall counsel the patient on the risks of overdose.
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Introduced
01/26/2021
01/26/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications; requires that for the first opioid analgesic prescription of a calendar year the prescribing physician shall counsel the patient on the risks of overdose.
AI Summary
This bill requires health practitioners to discuss the risks associated with certain pain medications, including opioids, with patients before prescribing them. It also mandates that for the first opioid prescription of a calendar year, the prescribing physician must counsel the patient on the risks of overdose and inform them of the availability of opioid antagonists like naloxone. The bill aims to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid use and ensure patients are informed about the risks before receiving these types of pain medications.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A3405 | 01/27/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03405&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03405 | 01/27/2021 |
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