Opioid misuse is becoming an epidemic. Knowledge of nationally vetted standardized
methods of pain assessment, safe treatment options and modalities, and follow-up evaluation
for patients on opioids is essential for health care providers. This article outlines
the current standards of care for pain management and safe opioid prescribing that
are necessary for APRNs and other providers prescribing opioids. These guidelines
should serve as the standards of care for prescribers, as well as boards of nursing
and their investigators when evaluating violations that involve poor or inappropriate
prescribing, abuse, and other issues related to opioid prescribing.
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