AGREEMENT FOR OPIOID MAINTENANCE THERAPY FOR NON-CANCER/CANCER PAINAgreement for Opioid Maintenance • February 19th, 2005
Contract Type FiledFebruary 19th, 2005The purpose of this agreement is to give you information about the medications you will be taking for pain management and to assure that you and your physician comply with all state and federal regulations concerning the prescribing of controlled substances. A trial of opioid therapy can be considered for moderate to severe pain with the intent of reducing pain and increasing function. The physician’s goal is for you to have the best quality of life possible given the reality of your clinical condition. The success of treatment depends on mutual trust and honesty in the physician/patient relationship and full agreement and understanding of the risks and benefits of using opioids to treat pain.