Year: 2007
Resolution Number: 30
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): Richard A. Ilka, MD, MPH, and Thomas L. Haynes, MD
Sponsor: Domenic R. Federico, MD
On behalf of: Kent County DelegationSupported by the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine
Committee: E (Science & Education Affairs)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS advise the Michigan Department of Community Health to communicate to each county sheriff the standard of care for the management of opioid withdrawal of incarcerated addicts to end forced opioid withdrawal; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That jail physicians should become qualified in the management of opioid withdrawal.
RESOLVED: That MSMS advise the Michigan Department of Community Health to communicate to each county sheriff the standard of care for the management of opioid withdrawal of incarcerated addicts to end forced opioid withdrawal; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That jail physicians should become qualified in the management of opioid withdrawal.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for End Forced Opioid Withdrawal in Michigan Jails