A Guide to State Opioid Prescribing Policies
State Opioid Prescribing Policy: Indiana
Pain Policy and Regulation: Indiana
Summary
Official pain policy guidelines for the state of Indiana have not yet posted.
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Jennifer Bolen, JD, Founder, The Legal Side of Pain, Lenoir City, Tennessee http://www.legalsideofpain.com
Disclosure: Jennifer Bolen, JD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery. 2009; ©2009 Medscape
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Legal Disclaimer: The purpose of these summaries is to inform and educate clinicians on the various legal/regulatory materials that govern the use of controlled substances to treat pain. The information contained within these summaries is not intended to serve as specific legal advice, and you should review the source material and consult your local attorney and/or state licensing board to determine the relevance to your practice.