The legal landscape for prescribers of controlled medications for pain and addiction is fraught with risk. Attorney Michael Barnes outlines best practices for prescribing clinicians to...
The nationwide opioid abuse epidemic has directed a lot of attention from the state and federal levels on the primary care provider. The CDC guidelines for the prescribing of opioids for...
Michael C. Barnes, JD, MIEP, attorney and managing partner of DCBA Law & Policy in Washington, DC, discusses his wishes for the future of pain management and drug policy. Does medical marijuana have a part in that future?
To provide high-quality care for individuals with pain, a healthcare practitioner should have current knowledge of clinical standards, analyze each patient’s...