Opioid Risk Tool (ORT)

The Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) is a screening questionnaire used by healthcare providers to assess a patient's potential risk of developing problems with opioid medications. It considers factors like personal and family substance use history, mental health, and past criminal behavior. By evaluating these factors, the ORT helps clinicians determine appropriate pain management strategies and minimize the risk of opioid misuse or addiction, ensuring safer prescribing practices tailored to each individual’s risk level.