WAC 246-919-810   What specific guidance should a practitioner follow?  (1) The commission has adopted guidelines for the management of pain in order to acquaint practitioners with recognized national standards in the field of pain treatment.

     (2) These guidelines specifically address the patient evaluation and treatment plan, informed consent, periodic reviews, use of consultations, and the necessity for maintaining accurate and complete medical records.

     (3) These guidelines may be revised from time to time to reflect changes in the practice of pain management.

     (4) Practitioners who cannot or choose not to treat patients who have complex or chronic pain conditions should offer appropriate referrals for those patients.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050(1) and (12) and18.130.340 . 99-22-090, § 246-919-810, filed 11/2/99, effective 12/3/99.]