Massachusetts S1255 enhances patient education and informed consent before issuing opioids.
Massachusetts S1255 amends the General Laws to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuing opioids. The bill requires healthcare providers to inform patients of the risks of addiction, the expected benefits of the prescribed opioid, and the risks and benefits of non-opioid and non-pharmacologic therapies, including chiropractic. The Department of Public Health must develop guidelines for alternative forms of care, consulting with the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society to ensure consistency with CDC guidelines.
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