Hepatitis C: A Case Study
Discontinue, but gradual weaning is advised.
The claimant is a 57-year-old male who was injured in an industrial-related incident on 04/20/13. The records revealed that the claimant continued having low back pain and left knee pain despite the chronic use of Oxycodone. There was no documentation of a significant improvement in pain and function. Furthermore, an updated CURES report, pill counts, opioid risk assessment profile, and a signed pain contract were not mentioned in the submitted report. It was also noted that the claimant presented with a hepatitis C. As per the cited guidelines, the clinicians should carefully weigh the risk of harm against the potential for benefit when considering chronic opioid therapy,
Given these clinical
The claimant is a 57-year-old male who was injured in an industrial-related incident on 04/20/13. The records revealed that the claimant continued having low back pain and left knee pain despite the chronic use of Oxycodone. There was no documentation of a significant improvement in pain and function. Furthermore, an updated CURES report, pill counts, opioid risk assessment profile, and a signed pain contract were not mentioned in the submitted report. It was also noted that the claimant presented with a hepatitis C. As per the cited guidelines, the clinicians should carefully weigh the risk of harm against the potential for benefit when considering chronic opioid therapy,
Given these clinical