FL S0630

Establishes a legislative finding that every competent adult has the fundamental right to refuse Schedule II opioid drugs as part of their healthcare self-determination

Requires the Department of Health to develop and publish an educational pamphlet on its website about nonopioid alternatives for pain treatment, including both non-opioid medications and nonpharmacological therapies

Mandates health care practitioners to inform patients about nonopioid alternatives before providing anesthesia or prescribing Schedule II opioids, including options such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy

Requires practitioners to discuss advantages and disadvantages of nonopioid alternatives, considering factors like the patient's history of substance abuse and personal preferences

Exempts emergency services and care from these requirements; practitioners must provide the educational pamphlet and document considered alternatives in the patient's record