Authority: IC 12-23-1-6; IC 12-23-18

Affected: IC 12-23-18

Sec. 5. Medical services include the following:

1. (1) An evaluation of physiological addiction to opioid drugs.
2. (2) The determination of the appropriate dose of treatment medication to eliminate symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
3. (3) The administering of treatment medication to the patient.
4. (4) The management of treatment medication reduction initiated by either the patient or clinical staff.
5. (5) Drug testing as required in section 22 of this rule.
6. (6) Physical examination services, including an annual physical examination.
7. (7) Consultation with other medical service providers to coordinate medical care.
8. (8) Referral for medical services not provided by the OTP.

(Division of Mental Health and Addiction; 440 IAC 10-4-5; filed Dec 30, 2009, 2:00 p.m.: 20100127-IR- 440080412FRA; readopted filed May 10, 2016, 11:24 a.m.: 20160608-IR-440160134RFA; readopted filed Nov 9, 2022, 4:31 p.m.: 20221207-IR-440220292RFA)