Critical Issues in the Prescribing of Opiods for Adult Patients in the Emergency Department

Publication Date: June 1, 2020
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

The use of a state prescription monitoring program may help identify patients who are at high risk for prescription opioid diversion or doctor shopping. (C)
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Overview

Title

Critical Issues in the Prescribing of Opioids for Adult Patients in the Emergency Department

Authoring Organization

American College of Emergency Physicians