S493 — Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications

S493 — Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends the public health law by adding new sections regarding opioid prescriptions. Under § 3309-C, a practitioner must discuss with the patient (or parent/guardian if under eighteen) pr…Open in Informed Citizenry