how to handle controlled substance Rxs for patients with a "pain contract" or treatment agreement
April 2014
Questions often come up about how to handle controlled substance Rxs for patients with a "pain contract" or treatment agreement.
These agreements, between a patient and a prescriber, are suggested by pain guidelines...and required by some state medical boards...for patients taking long-term opioids.
The agreements outline expectations about appropriate use, refills, urine drug testing, and more.
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