| Abstract | Although this article primarily reflects Maine's experience, it is meant to inspire you to consider the PMP applications in your own geographic region, as the article clearly demonstrates the importance of state prescription monitoring programs and their impact on patients and communities. Most important, it is imperative that health care facilities recognize and support collaboration with state services that, in due course, may assist them in avoiding exposure to litigation by those who may be injured through diversion and/or misuse of prescription medications. |
| Authors | Lynda D Benak, Daniel Eccher, Roy E McKinney, Craig M Smith
(Affiliation: Central Maine Healthcare, Lewiston, ME, USA. benaklyn at cmhc.org)
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| Journal | Journal of forensic nursing
(J Forensic Nurs)
2007 Fall-Winter
Vol. 3
Issue 3-4
Pg. 141-5
ISSN: 1556-3693 United States |
| PMID | 18027536
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Adult
- Databases, Factual
- Drug and Narcotic Control
(methods)
- Female
- Humans
- Maine
- Male
- Opioid-Related Disorders
(prevention & control)
- Prescriptions, Drug
(statistics & numerical data)
- Risk Management
(methods)
- Substance-Related Disorders
(prevention & control)
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