2009 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety.
Article 2D - Pain Relief
Section 24-2D-5.2 - Pain management advisory council created; duties.

24-2D-5.2. Pain management advisory council created; duties.

A.     The "pain management advisory council" is created and shall be administratively attached to the department of health.  Members of the council shall be appointed by the governor to consist of one representative each from the New Mexico medical board, the board of nursing, the board of pharmacy, the board of osteopathic medical examiners, the board of acupuncture and oriental medicine, the university of New Mexico health sciences center, a statewide medical association, a statewide association of pharmacists, a statewide association of nurse practitioners, a statewide association of certified registered nurse anesthetists and a statewide association of osteopathic physicians; one person who is a consumer health care advocate; and three persons who have no direct ties or pecuniary interest in the health care fields.

B.     The council shall meet at least quarterly to review current pain management practices in New Mexico and national pain management standards and educational efforts for both consumers and professionals and shall recommend pain management guidelines for each health care profession licensed in New Mexico with prescriptive authority to its respective board.  Members who are not public employees shall receive per diem and mileage as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 NMSA 978].  Public employee members shall receive mileage from their respective employers for attendance at council meetings.