Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-2007 - Patient Rights

A. A licensee shall ensure that a patient is afforded the following rights and is informed of these rights:

1. To refuse treatment or withdraw consent for treatment;

2. To have patient medical records kept confidential; and

3. To be informed of proposed treatment and associated risks, possible complications, and alternatives before pain management services are provided.

B. A medical director shall ensure that before an opioid is prescribed or ordered for a patient, a medical practitioner obtains informed consent from the patient or patient's representative that includes:

1. The patient's:

a. Name,

b. Date of birth or other patient identifier, and

c. Condition for which an opioid is being prescribed or ordered;

2. That an opioid is being prescribed or ordered;

3. The potential risks, adverse reactions, complications, and medication interactions associated with the use of an opioid;

4. If applicable, the potential risks, adverse outcomes, and complications associated with the concurrent use of an opioid and a benzodiazepine or another sedative-hypnotic medication;

5. Alternatives to a prescribed or ordered opioid;

6. The name and signature of the individual explaining the use of an opioid to the patient; and

7. The signature of the patient or the patient's representative and the date signed.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-2007

Adopted by final rulemaking at 24 A.A.R. 3020, effective 1/1/2019.