Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-922 - Podiatric physicians and surgeons
OPIOID PRESCRIBING-CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
Section 246-922-755 - Evaluation of, or change in, treatment plan
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-922-755
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The podiatric physician shall assess and document the appropriateness of continued use of the current treatment plan if the patient's response to or compliance with the current treatment plan is unsatisfactory.
(2) The podiatric physician shall consider tapering, changing, discontinuing treatment, or referral for a substance use disorder evaluation when:
(a) The patient requests tapering, changing,
discontinuing treatment, or referral for a substance use disorder;
(b) The patient experiences a deterioration
in function or pain;
(c) The
patient is noncompliant with the written agreement;
(d) Other treatment modalities are
indicated;
(e) There is evidence of
misuse, abuse, substance use disorder, or diversion;
(f) The patient experiences a severe adverse
event or overdose;
(g) There is
unauthorized escalation of doses; or
(h) When the patient is receiving an
escalation in opioid dosage with no improvement in pain, function, or quality
of life.
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