§ 17-95-703. Definitions

AR Code § 17-95-703 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) "Board" means the Arkansas State Medical Board;

(2) "Chronic intractable pain" means a pain state for which the cause of the pain cannot be removed or otherwise treated and for which no relief or cure has been found after reasonable efforts by a physician;

(3) (A) "Dangerous or controlled drugs" means drugs used for pain relief, including, but not limited to:

(i) Opioids; and

(ii) Other drugs classified under Schedules II, III, IV, or V by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

(B) "Dangerous or controlled drugs" does not include any substance the prescription of which is illegal under federal law;

(4) "Disciplinary action" means any remedial or punitive sanctions imposed on a licensed physician by the board;

(5) "Patient" means a person seeking medical diagnosis and treatment; and

(6) "Physician" means a licensee of the board.