Purpose: To alert physicians to the Statement of the Connecticut Medical Examining Board on the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain and provide a historical account of events leading to the promulgation of the Statement.

Findings: Studies conducted over the past five years have identified issues on pain control requiring attention. Established medical organizations and regulatory boards in Connecticut are attempting to address patient needs for treatment of pain while clarifying expectations of physicians, thereby reducing the likelihood of inappropriate pain treatment and licensing sanctions.

Conclusion: All physicians should read and become familiar with the Statement of the Connecticut Medical Examining Board on the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain.

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