New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 21 - PODIATRISTS
Part 9 - MANAGEMENT OF PAIN WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Section 16.21.9.9 - PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN TREATED WITH OPIATES
Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.21.9.9
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Podiatric physicians who have chronic pain and are being treated with opiates shall be evaluated by a pain clinic or, by an MD or DO pain specialist, and must have a complete, independent neuropsychological evaluation, as well as clearance from their physician, before returning to or continuing in practice. In addition, they must remain under the care of a physician for as long as they remain on opiates while continuing to practice.
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