Indiana Administrative Code
Title 845 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
Article 2 - OPIOID PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS
Rule 1 - General Provisions
Section 1-4 - Evaluation and risk stratification by podiatrist
Universal Citation: 845 IN Admin Code 1-4
Current through March 20, 2024
Authority: IC 25-22.5-13-3
Affected: IC 25-1-9; IC 25-29
Sec. 4.
(a) The podiatrist shall do the podiatrist's own evaluation and risk stratification of the patient by doing the following in the initial evaluation of the patient:
(1) Performing an appropriately focused
history and physical exam and obtain or order appropriate tests, as
indicated.
(2) Making a diligent
effort to obtain and review records from previous health care providers to
supplement the podiatrist's understanding of the patient's chronic pain
problem, including past treatments, and documenting this effort.
(3) Asking the patient to complete an
objective pain assessment tool to document and better understand the patient's
specific pain concerns.
(4)
Assessing both the patient's mental health status and risk for substance abuse
using available validated screening tools.
(5) After completing the initial evaluation,
establishing a working diagnosis and tailoring a treatment plan to meaningful
and functional goals with the patient reviewing them from time to
time.
(b) Where medically appropriate, the podiatrist shall utilize nonopioid options instead of or in addition to prescribing opioids.
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