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Pain Management

ATTENTION: All Oregon-licensed physicians and PAs who have a DEA number are required to register for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) by July 1, 2018. Register at https://oregon.pmpaware.net​ by selecting "Create an Account."  For more information, please review OAR 333-023-0825 or contact the PDMP at 866-205-1222 or pdmp.health@state.or.us. 

MAY 17-19, 2018: Ending the Opioid Crisis Starts Now​ – The Oregon Coalition for the Responsible Use of Meds (OrCRM) will host a conference in Eugene for providers committed to ending the opioid crisis, improving pain management, and providing better access to addiction treatment.  

 

Oregon Medical Board Information

Statement of Philosophy: Pain Management​

 

The Material Risk Notice form​

 

Continuing Education Requirements for Pain Management​


Prescription Drug Monitoring Program​


Medical Marijuana​​

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The Oregon Medical Board endorsed these guidelines in January 2017.​

​UPDATED 1/30/2018: Oregon Pain Management Commission one-hour pain management CME (required)​ – The newly updated pain education module "Changing the Conversation About Pain: Pain Care is Everyone's Job," and a Pain Care Toolbox are now available. The module now qualifies for up to one AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM of continuing medical education. ​​​​


Additional Resources

The Oregon Pain Guidance website provides pain management guidance and tools for healthcare professionals as well as patients and families.

The Oregon Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) assists healthcare professionals in providing better patient care. 

COPE (Collaborative Opioid Prescribing Education) Course – The University of Washington's free, online, interactive course promotes a shared decision-making approach between providers and patients.


The U.S. Surgeon General asks physicians and physician assistants to help address the prescription opioid crisis. Resources and more information are available at www.TurnTheTideRx.org.  ​


Note: The National ​Transportation Safety Board reminds health care providers to discuss with patients the effects that their medical conditions and medications may have on their ability to safely operate a vehicle in any mode of transportation.​

​​Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Addiction – Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are now included among the healthcare professionals who may provide MAT for opioid addiction.  More information is available on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website.  All MAT providers must complete training and be granted a waiver by the DEA.  The required 24-hour continuing education training is free and available through the Providers' Clinical Support System.  ​​

SAMHSA began certifying PAs and NPs on February 21, 2017.  As of August 28, there were 687 certified PAs nationwide and 2,471 certified NPs.  SAMHSA says, "More buprenorphine prescribers are needed to combat the opioid crisis and treat substance use disorders, particularly in rural areas."​


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