Earlier this year, legislators in the state of Washington passed a first of a kind bill that changes the way providers can prescribe opiates to chronic pain patients. This bill directs five boards and commissions to adopt rules concerning management of chronic, noncancer pain. Thus far, it appears the rules will govern how physicians and other prescribers maintain and update detailed screening, history and treatment plans for most pain patients. Additionally, a prescriber whose patient reaches a certain dosage level must consult a pain specialist.
To learn more about the law, or to receive email notifications about pain management prescribing rules, go to: http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/Professions/PainManagement/
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True emotional pain is not relieved with an analgesic, but the pains are usually physical and emotional not so good analgesic and hydrocodone may be the best solution for pain.
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