Jan 10, 2017
Recently, a patient threatened to write a bad review if I didn't give him intravenous dilaudid, a strong pain medication.
May 23, 2016
The opioid epidemic is real, as is pain. But the two epidemics have seemingly crossed paths.
Apr 1, 2016
Many people with drug problems engage the healthcare system at some point. It's at that point that we can get them treatment simultaneously for an acute medical problem and the disease of addiction.
Mar 2, 2016
Hospital administrators and controlled substance prescribers are expected to "make the patient happy," a concept driven by patient satisfaction which impacts hospital reimbursement.
Nov 12, 2015
We created this epidemic by prescribing too many pills with too little understanding of the potential problems.
Aug 18, 2015
There has been a lot of buzz lately regarding the painkiller Oxycontin (oxycodone) being approved for pediatric use.
Aug 5, 2015
Approximately 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. That’s more than cancer, diabetes, and heart disease combined.
Jul 28, 2015
Suboxone occupies the opiate receptors to prevent withdrawal symptoms but also helps with pain.