WAC 246-919-830   How will the commission evaluate prescribing for pain?  (1) The practitioner's treatment will be evaluated by a review of the provided care to see if it is clinically sound and in accordance with currently acceptable medical practice regarding the treatment of pain.

     (2) No disciplinary action will be taken against a practitioner based solely on the quantity and/or frequency of opioids prescribed.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050(1) and (12) and18.130.340 . 99-22-090, § 246-919-830, filed 11/2/99, effective 12/3/99.]