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2020 SESSION
HB 626 Opioids; prescribing, required patient disclosures.
Introduced by: Dave A. LaRock | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Prescribing of opioids; required patient disclosures. Requires prescribers to discuss with a patient or the patient's parent or guardian prior to prescribing an opioid information regarding the prescribed opioid, including the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioids; the dangers of taking opioids with alcohol, benzodiazepines, and other central nervous system depressants; the reasons why the prescription is necessary; and alternative treatments that may be available. The bill also requires the prescriber to include a notation in the patient's medical record indicating that these required patient disclosures were discussed.
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HISTORY
- 01/06/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100130D
- 01/06/20 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/15/20 House: Assigned HWI sub: Health Professions
- 01/16/20 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 0-N)
- 02/11/20 House: Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions