Florida § 458.326 - Intractable pain; authorized treatment.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 458.326 — Intractable pain; authorized treatment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 458.326. Intractable pain; authorized treatment.
(1) For the purposes of this section, the term “intractable pain” means pain for which, in the generally accepted course of medical practice, the cause cannot be removed and otherwise treated. (2) Intractable pain must be diagnosed by a physician licensed under this chapter and qualified by experience to render such diagnosis. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a physician may prescribe or administer any controlled substance under Schedules II-V, as provided for in s. 893.03, to a person for the treatment of intractable pain, provided the physician does so in accordance with that level of care, skill, and treatment recognized by a reasonably prudent physician under similar conditions and circumstances. (4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to condone, authorize, or approve mercy killing or euthanasia, and no treatment authorized by this section may be used for such purpose.
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What does Florida Statutes § 458.326 cover?
Section 458.326 ("Intractable pain; authorized treatment.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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