Title: Features and overview

Context:
This OT CPG is in line with the efforts described above to improve our understanding and treatment of  pain, as well as to mitigate the inappropriate prescribing and ill effects of opioids. It is intended for VA and  DoD healthcare practitioners including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical and  occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, clinical pharmacists, chaplains, addiction  counselors, and others involved in the care of Service Members and their beneficiaries, retirees and their  beneficiaries, or Veterans on or being considered for LOT. In conjunction with other efforts already under  way, this CPG is aimed at improving safe and appropriate prescribing and use of opioids to treat chronic  pain.

Question: For whom is this guideline intended?

Answer: VA and  DoD healthcare practitioners including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical and  occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, clinical pharmacists, chaplains, addiction  counselors, and others involved in the care of Service Members and their beneficiaries, retirees and their  beneficiaries, or Veterans on or being considered for LOT