"Revised edition of "Narcotic and psychotropic drugs: achieving balance in national opioids control policy: guidelines for assessment", World Health Organization, Geneva, 2000 (WHO/EDM/QSM/2000.4). Includes bibliographical references. Disc contains source material and reference works.
Contents:
Introduction to the guidelines. Purpose, target and scope -- Background -- A dual obligation, a quadruple imperative -- Indispensability of controlled medicines in contemporary medical practices -- Safety of controlled medicines -- Current availability -- Impediments to availability, accessibility and affordability -- Why and how to work with this document? -- Guidelines for ensuring balance in national policies on controlled substances. Content of drug control legislation and policy -- Authorities and their role in the system -- Policy planning for availability and accessibility -- Healthcare professionals -- Estimates and statistics -- Procurement -- Other -- Country assessment checklist.
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