Take charge of your health. Reduce your risk of addiction.
In an effort to raise awareness and combat the state’s opioid epidemic, the Maryland Department of Health has launched a series of videos encouraging patients to talk to their health care provider, ask questions, and express any concerns, when being prescribed an opioid medication for pain.
Having the Talk
Every patient or advocate should ask questions whenever being prescribed an opioid. Prescription opioids may not be right for everyone. Asking questions is important for your health when your doctor, dentist, or other health care professional prescribes you an opioid, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine, or morphine.
These 30 second videos show patients and their family members having this important conversation with healthcare providers in different settings. For tips on talking to your doctor and key questions you should ask, please visit www.talktoyourdoctor.org
General Practitioner
Emergency Room
Clinic Visit