About the Non-Opioid Directive
The Non-Opioid Directive gives patients in the State of Michigan the right to deny treatment with opioids. Four bills will require the directive to be offered and accessible to patients including: HB 5261, HB 5262, HB 5263 and HB 5264. The epidemic has taken thousands of lives and in 2018, Michigan was ranked No. 3 in the country for opioid-related deaths, with 2,591 deaths recorded. This new law will require health professionals to offer the directive and inform patients the right to refuse opioids during treatment, as well as make the directive accessible to patients to find, sign and submit.
Understand the Risk of Opioids in Michigan
Each day approximately 130 Americans die from an opioid overdose, and 5,400 Americans develop a dependency on opioids or Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
Surgery is one life event that exposes individuals to opioids, putting patients at risk for opioid dependency and OUD. For individuals who are not already taking opioids, the risk of opioid dependency or OUD after surgery is approximately 9-13%.
Additionally, opioid prescriptions significantly increase the cost of surgical care for patients. Just one opioid prescription after a surgery adds thousands of dollars to the cost of care ($3700-$7700 additional costs that year depending on carrier).
Find Help
If you or someone you know needs help with opioid use disorder, call the SAMSHA National Hotline, a 24-hour, 365-day-a-year, treatment referral hotline.
Non-Opioid Surgery Solutions in Michigan
At Mendelson Kornblum, your health and safety is our #1 concern. If you are seeking non-opioid surgery options in Michigan, our team of specialists will help you find the care you need. Contact us at one of our pain management clinics in Warren and Livonia to discuss what non-opioid treatment and pain management solutions are available.
MENDELSON KORNBLUM PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC LIVONIA
36622 Five Mile Rd
Suite 101
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 542-0200
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MENDELSON KORNBLUM PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC WARREN
30205 Schoenherr Rd
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Warren, MI 48088
Phone: (586) 261-1960
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