Michigan Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

Michigan Opioid Prescribing Guidelines outline best practices for healthcare providers to minimize risks associated with opioid medications. They recommend prescribing the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary, typically restricting initial prescriptions to a few days for acute pain. The guidelines emphasize assessing patient risk factors for misuse, exploring non-opioid treatments first, and closely monitoring patients on opioids. These measures aim to reduce the potential for dependence, misuse, and overdose, while ensuring patients with legitimate pain needs receive appropriate care. Overall, the guidelines promote safer, more responsible opioid prescribing practices to protect patient health and public safety.