Impact of Michigan Public Act 246 on Opioid Prescribing for Pediatric Surgical Patients

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Authors

Madison Saunders, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Pavan Brahmamdam, Corewell Health East

Description

1. Opioid misuse is an epidemic in the U.S. affecting 3.1% of pediatric patients.2,3.

2. Most common way adolescence obtain access to opioids is by their own prescription or a family member. 3,4 3.

3. In December 2017, Michigan enacted Public Act 246 (P246) in an attempt to address rising opioid misuse.

4. P246 states that as of June 1, 2018, a prescriber of a controlled substance must discuss the risks of opioid usage minor and the minor’s parent or guardian and sign a consent form.

Publication Date

5-2025

Keywords

Opioid

Disciplines

Pediatrics | Surgery

Recommended Citation

Saunders M, Brahmamdam P. Impact of Michigan public act 246 on opioid prescribing for pediatric surgical patients. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2025 May; Rochester Hills, MI.

Comments

The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2025.