Medication agreements or "Pain Medication Contracts" are recommended to be used:
1. Universally for all prescribing for chronic pain
2. For patients who have repeated requests for pain medication
3. When you suspect a patient is exhibiting drug-seeking behavior
4. For patients with pain associated with malignancy
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