Narcotic Pain Medication
Migraines, Pain & Narcotics Contracts
Chronic pain patients (sometimes including Migraine sufferers) are often asked to sign narcotics contracts, or treatment agreements, with their doctors. These contracts lay down the rules for the doctor’s prescribing narcotic pain medications. They require that the patient submit to random or scheduled drug testing to determine if they are taking the proper amount of the drug. If you fail the test, these contracts allow the doctor to terminate your care.
Who do these contracts protect?
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Expert & Community Posts
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Migraines, Pain, and Narcotic Contracts
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