I've been quiet lately- reading more than posting.
This problem, bothers me alot!! Not that I have the answers.
It is complicated. But my experience and some thoughts.
It is the way the system is set up.
The doctors are not the one's who call in the prescription refills.
Their staff does. The pharmacy fills them.
Sadly- most physicians do not employee nurses, RN's or LPN's.
The person you see and talk with, is probably a CNA or MA- or just plain, secretary.
They do not have a license to lose.
And no, you will not see them pulled into malpractice lawsuits.
As I say this.. No- I still believe that their *bosses* the doctors are ultimately responsible for the care provided by their employees.
The care they provide, ultimately.
I work for a group of surgeons.. I think I am fortunate. If you need more than those 7.
Yes most of them prefer to order about 7 vicodans- then it is on to advil.
Well- if you are experiencing pain.
We will ask you to please come in, so we can assess you.
I don't know what the answer is.
And frankly guys- I feel bad- and apologize for my peers. It is NOT okay- is NOT *right*
Heck- I believe that we people who are given and take the responsibility for others health and welfare. Healthcare professionals and people like the police.
Well- a condition of our employment should be, drug testing!!
No- to me it is silly. Professional athletes take drug tests for THEIR jobs.
Lordy- does it really MATTER- if they are high while they are hitting homeruns or catching touchdowns?
Oh it may hurt them- their bodies- but them in danger. Their team may lose a dumb game!! Big deal!!
No.. I just think, a start may be..
Test the healthcare providers.. no- you should not be taking care of sick people, if you are sick yourself and on oxy!
No- I believe that if they can moniter cold medicines sold over the counter- they sure as hell should be able to come up with a computer program that moniters addictive drugs.
As I say this- people do suffer from chronic pain. They should be referred on to the people who's specialty it is- to know about chronic pain.
Family practice, internists, surgeons- do NOT!!
Same with tranqualizers and anti-depressants.
Those should be TEMPORARY for physicians who are not psychiatrists!
My belief? Base belief.
If the pain is there- whether or not it is physical or mental/emotional.
Pain can be, a very good- protective feeling. It tells us- something is WRONG!!
Do NOT cover it up!! Mask it. If you do.. things can get far worse in a hurry!
Maybe your body.. is protecting you? Saying NO! Slow down? Take care of yourself? This or that, is not good for you?
Just want to edit to add this- boy do I ever ramble on and on! No wonder I read more than talk! To anyone- who made it to the end of this one. Your patience- 