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Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-95-703. Definitions

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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.

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