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Regulatory issues in pain management.

D Fujimoto1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|July 19, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Many patients suffer from moderate to severe pain due to undertreatment. This review clarifies regulations for controlled substances, especially opioids, to guide practitioners in appropriate pain management.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Public Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Undertreated moderate to severe pain is a significant public health issue.
  • Opioids are often underutilized or underdosed for managing such pain.
  • Healthcare professionals' fear of legal repercussions and regulatory misunderstanding contributes to opioid underuse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review issues surrounding controlled substance regulation.
  • To provide an update on relevant laws and regulations.
  • To offer guidance on the appropriate use of controlled substances, particularly opioids, for pain management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on pain management and controlled substance regulations.
  • Analysis of legal and regulatory frameworks governing opioid prescribing.
  • Synthesis of information to provide practical guidance for clinicians.

Main Results:

  • Identified common barriers to appropriate opioid use in pain management.
  • Summarized key aspects of controlled substance laws relevant to prescribers.
  • Provided actionable recommendations for practitioners.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing regulatory concerns and improving understanding can enhance appropriate opioid utilization.
  • Effective pain management requires balancing patient needs with legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Guidance on controlled substance use is crucial for improving patient outcomes in pain management.

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