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CDC Proposes Updating Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids, Warning Against Continued Misapplication

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We blogged on the final 2016 guideline here on March 17, 2016). Recommendations do not apply to inpatient care during hospitalization, emergency department or other observed settings, but do apply to prescribing for pain management upon discharge. ER/LA opioids should be “reserved for severe, continuous pain.”. Methodology.

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CDC Emphasizes Opioid Guideline is Voluntary and Should Support, Not Supplant, Patient Care

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We blogged on the 2016 guideline here in March 2016, and the proposed guideline here on March 18th). The recommendations do not apply to inpatient hospital care, in the emergency department or other observed settings. ER/LA opioids should be “reserved for severe, continuous pain.”. 2022 Guideline at 15. (We 2022 Guideline at 3.