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Establishing a “Bona Fide” Patient-Provider Relationship

As required by Public Act 247 of 2017, Michigan prescribers must be in a bona fide prescriber-patient relationship prior to prescribe Schedules 2-5 controlled substances for more than 7 days. As stated in the Public Act 101 of 2018, the effective date for the bona fide prescriber-patient relationship is required by 3/31/19. Please refer to the Public Act … Read more

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Understand how new opioid legislature effects your medical care

Understand how new opioid legislature effects your medical care

Access the Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) to obtain a patient facing resource on how Michigan opioid legislative affects your medical care.

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Prescription Drug Abuse Policy System

Prescription Drug Abuse Policy System

Access the Prescription Drug Abuse Policy website, which is funded by The National Institute on Drug Abuse to track key state laws related to prescription drug abuse.

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LARA: Nonopioid Directives

LARA: Nonopioid Directives

For patients who do not want to be prescribed opioids, consider a nonopioid directive, available on the LARA website under “Additional Resources” Download the Word template version of the form now:

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Opioid Start Talking Form (MUST BE INCLUDED IN A PATIENT’S MEDICAL RECORD)

As required by Public Act (PA) 246 of 2017, the start talking form is designed to satisfy new patient education and parental consent regulations regarding opioid prescriptions starting on 6/1/18. This form must be completed and saved to the patient’s medical record only when prescribing an Opioid drug. Download the Word template version of the form … Read more

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MI Automated Prescription System (MAPS)

MI Automated Prescription System (MAPS)

Access information on a tool used by prescribers and dispensers to track controlled substances, manage patient risk and prevent drug abuse and diversion. Create an account or log in to MAPS

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Sample Pain Management Agreement

Sample Pain Management Agreement

Edit this sample agreement as needed to use in your clinical practice.

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Access the Required Start Talking Form

Access the Required Start Talking Form

Access information on PA 246 which requires prescribers to provide opioid education using the start talking form and find multiple versions of the opioid start talking form including in Arabic and Spanish.

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LARA: Summary of Michigan Laws & Regulations

LARA: Summary of Michigan Laws & Regulations

Access a summary of recently passed opioid-related laws in Michigan. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About these New Michigan Opioid Laws

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MAPS Poster

MAPS Poster

Download this poster to hang in your office to let patients know why providers check MAPS before prescribing opioid pain relievers.

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Legal Interventions to Reduce Overdose Mortality: Naloxone Access and Overdose Good Samaritan Laws

Legal Interventions to Reduce Overdose Mortality: Naloxone Access and Overdose Good Samaritan Laws

Access a detailed overview of characteristics of state naloxone access laws and state overdose Good Samaritan laws in the U.S.

Naloxone Access & Overdose Good Samaritan Laws

Drug overdose immunity and good samaritan laws

Drug Overdose Immunity and Good Samaritan Laws

Learn about access to naloxone and immunity, nation Good Samaritan Laws, diversion, treatment, and criminal penalties.

Naloxone Access & Overdose Good Samaritan Laws