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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote the use of non-opioid alternatives for pain treatment in Massachusetts. It requires healthcare practitioners to inform patients about available non-opioid options, such as non-opioid medications, interventional procedures, and alternative therapies, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these alternatives with the patient. The bill also requires the state Department of Public Health to develop and publish an educational pamphlet about non-opioid pain treatment options. The bill provides exceptions for patients receiving care in hospital critical care units, emergency departments, or hospice services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2219 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2219.pdf |
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