Guidelines for Pain Management : The Management of Patients on Opiate Therapy

The purpose of this book is to assist the provider in treating all patients on opiate medication and assist in the long term management of chronic pain. These easy to follow guidelines explain protocols to follow from initial visit of a patient through ongoing care. Some examples: dose ranges of medication, classifying patients into risk level, situational protocols, medication titration and conversion, alternative treatments, urine drug screening and interpretation, and necessary blood work. Following guidelines protects patients and providers in safely and effectively treating painful conditions.