opioid prescription guidelines

Opioid prescription guidelines are recommendations for healthcare providers on how to safely prescribe opioid medications, which are used to manage pain. These guidelines emphasize starting with non-opioid treatments whenever possible, using the lowest effective dose, and carefully monitoring patients for signs of misuse. They also recommend limited duration prescriptions for acute pain and regular reassessments for ongoing pain management. The goal is to effectively manage pain while minimizing the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid use.