Prescription of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Publication Date: December 26, 2023
Last Updated: January 2, 2024
Initial Steps of Opioid Therapy
Comprehensive evaluation of pain history, medical history, psychosocial history, functional assessment, and appropriate consultations are recommended prior to initiation of opioid therapy. (I, Strong)
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Assessment of Effectiveness of Opioid Therapy
Physicians should evaluate meaningful benefit (i.e., least 30% benefit in pain and/or function) produced by opioid treatment and should ensure that opioid therapy does not incur aberrant behaviors and/or adverse effects. (II, Moderate)
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Overview
Title
Prescription of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Authoring Organization
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians