CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
Link
https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/healthcare-professionals/prescribing/guideline/index.html
Sponsor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description
Provides evidence-based information, guidance, clinical tools, webinars, training, and other resources on the safe and effective prescription of opioids to treat chronic pain in a primary care setting. Addresses patient-centered clinical practices, including accurate assessments, evaluation of treatment options, risk monitoring, and safely ending opioid treatment. Provides an overview of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMP) and the latest research and activity to reduce the occurrence of opioid use disorder (OUD).
Geographic Coverage
Nationwide
Topics
Opioids • Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing