Kentucky Laws

Pain Management Clinic Laws

Question:

Is a healthcare practitioner required to perform a physical examination before initiating chronic pain treatment?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    The physician shall conduct an appropriate physical examination of the patient sufficient to support the medical indications for prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance on a long-term basis. see full law