MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Public Health and Human Services

By: Representative Moak

House Bill 258

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO EXPRESS LEGISLATIVE INTENT TO RECOGNIZE THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINE OF PAIN MANAGEMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize the medical discipline of "pain management" as an area of medical expertise and specialty.  It is further the legislative intent for the State Board of Medical Licensure to encourage professional organizations and educational institutions to educate doctors and other medical professionals on "pain management."

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2006.

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