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Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs: Critical Elements of Effective State Legislation

Question:

Must the PDMP assist prescribers in referring patients to pain and substance use disorder treatment?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (2) A continuing education course for healthcare providers or professionals on prescribing practices, pharmacology, and the identification, treatment, and referral of a patient addicted to or abusing controlled substances or drugs monitored by the prescription monitoring program. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    A. The board shall, in consultation with and upon the recommendation of the advisory council, implement the following education courses: see full law
since 2017-06-14
verified through 2017-07-01