As used in this subchapter: (1) "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; (2) (A) "Dangerous or controlled drugs" means drugs used for pain relief, including, but not limited to: (i) Opioids; and (ii) Other drugs classified under Schedule 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; (3) "Disciplinary action" means any remedial or punitive sanctions imposed on a licensed physician by the Arkansas State Medical Board; (4) "Patient" means a person seeking medical diagnosis and treatment; and (5) "Physician" means a licensee of the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 51, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1405, § 1. As used in this subchapter: (1) "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; (2) (A) "Dangerous or controlled drugs" means drugs used for pain relief, including, but not limited to: (i) Opioids; and (ii) Other drugs classified under Schedule 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; (3) "Disciplinary action" means any remedial or punitive sanctions imposed on a licensed physician by the Arkansas State Medical Board; (4) "Patient" means a person seeking medical diagnosis and treatment; and (5) "Physician" means a licensee of the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 51, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1405, § 1. As used in this subchapter: (1) "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; (2) (A) "Dangerous or controlled drugs" means drugs used for pain relief, including, but not limited to: (i) Opioids; and (ii) Other drugs classified under Schedule 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; (3) "Disciplinary action" means any remedial or punitive sanctions imposed on a licensed physician by the Arkansas State Medical Board; (4) "Patient" means a person seeking medical diagnosis and treatment; and (5) "Physician" means a licensee of the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 51, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1405, § 1. As used in this subchapter: (1) "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; (2) (A) "Dangerous or controlled drugs" means drugs used for pain relief, including, but not limited to: (i) Opioids; and (ii) Other drugs classified under Schedule 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; (A) "Dangerous or controlled drugs" means drugs used for pain relief, including, but not limited to: (i) Opioids; and (ii) Other drugs classified under Schedule II, III, IV, or V by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (i) Opioids; and (ii) Other drugs classified under Schedule 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; (3) "Disciplinary action" means any remedial or punitive sanctions imposed on a licensed physician by the Arkansas State Medical Board; (4) "Patient" means a person seeking medical diagnosis and treatment; and (5) "Physician" means a licensee of the board. Acts 2003, No. 1405, § 1.
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