Clinical Tools for Primary Care Providers
The Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain is intended to help providers determine when and how to prescribe opioids for chronic pain, and also how to use nonopioid and nonpharmacologic options that are effective with less risk. The clinical tools below have been developed with you, the primary care provider, in mind, to help you carry out the complex task of balancing pain management with the potential risks that prescription opioids pose.
Talk with Patients
Talk with patients about their pain management options and risks of opioid treatments using Conversation Starters.
Quick Reference for Healthcare Providers
Urine Drug Testing
Pharmacists' Brochure
Pocket Guide: Tapering
Nonopioid Treatments
Assessing Benefits & Harms
Calculating Dosage
Alcohol Screening & Brief Intervention
Turn the Tide Pocket Guide
Identifying Risks When Prescribing Opioids
Page last reviewed: November 25, 2020
