Bill > HB06692

This bill aims to set standards for the use of opioid painkillers (opioid analgesics) in the treatment of chronic pain. The key provisions include requirements for patient evaluation and risk assessment, development of treatment plans and goals, informed consent and treatment agreements, initiating and monitoring opioid trials, periodic drug testing, adapting treatment as needed, consulting with specialists, discontinuing opioid therapy, maintaining proper medical records, complying with controlled substance laws, and ensuring appropriate pain management practices. The bill seeks to promote responsible and safe use of opioids for chronic pain by establishing these comprehensive guidelines for healthcare providers.

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