# Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-702: Findings

> Arkansas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T17_C95_S7_S17-95-702

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-702
- **Heading:** Findings
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-95-702

## Text

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Pain management plays an important role in good medical practice; (2) Physicians should recognize the need to make pain relief accessible to all patients with chronic intractable pain; and (3) Physicians should view pain management as a regular part of their medical practice for all patients with chronic intractable pain. Acts 2003, No. 1405, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Pain management plays an important role in good medical practice;

(2) Physicians should recognize the need to make pain relief accessible to all patients with chronic intractable pain; and

(3) Physicians should view pain management as a regular part of their medical practice for all patients with chronic intractable pain.

Acts 2003, No. 1405, § 1.

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