Health professionals; instruction on pain management and addiction. (HB1168)

Introduced By

Del. Bud Phillips (D-Castlewood) with support from co-patron Sen. Phil Puckett (D-Tazewell)

Progress

√	Introduced
X	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate
☐	Signed by Governor
☐	Became Law

Description

Health professionals; instruction on pain management and addiction. Requires that education programs for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists include instruction in pain management and addiction. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

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Bill Text

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