Updated opioid prescribing guidelines from the CDC
The CDC has updated its opioid prescribing recommendations to emphasize individualized patient-focused care and increased flexibility.
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Opioids
Medical practice and the opioid crisis. Updates on state and national rules, prescription monitoring programs, and pain management.
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TMB issues final rules for pain management
TMB rules for PMP checks, acute pain, and opioid CME requirements
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TMB clarifies prescribing limits for acute pain
The TMB is trying to clear up confusion about the new 10-day opioid prescribing limit for acute pain.
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New opioid prescribing limits take effect September 1
New legislation places a 10-day limit on opioid prescriptions for acute pain.
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Case Closed: MANAGING OPIOIDS
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Recap: “How to Fight the Opioid Epidemic”
Five risk management takeaways
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HIPAA and the opioid crisis
How HIPAA allows information sharing to respond to the opioid crisis
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Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
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TMB says PMP checks NOT required for inpatient prescribing
TMB issued guidance stating that checking the PMP is NOT required for inpatient care.
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Law requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids
Texas physicians will soon be required to check the Texas Prescription Monitoring database before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol.
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Case Studies
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Case closed: Improper prescribing
In this edition of Case Closed, a video series that explores real TMLT medical malpractice cases, errors made by both a physician and pharmacy led to a patient receiving an improper prescription.
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Case Closed: Managing Opioids (3rd Edition)
Medical liability case studies discussing risk management best practices related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances.
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