These guidelines do not focus broadly on pain management, but rather focus on the use of opioids to manage non-cancer related pain. They apply to all clinicians who prescribe opioids, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists and dentists.
Clinicians should follow the guidelines. However, failure to follow a guideline will not warrant a denial of service, with the following exceptions: Section V.C; VII. B. 9.; E. 2. and 3. and F. 1. and 2.
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