The persistent opioid epidemic, which claims over 70,000 lives each year in the U.S. as per the CDC’s 2023 statistics, presents a challenging situation where regulatory agencies, in their quest
Category: Pain Management
The Significance of Overhauling Medical Boards to Improve Patient CareThe Significance of Overhauling Medical Boards to Improve Patient Care
Imagine a committed doctor, after extensive training and numerous lives impacted, confronting a complaint from the medical board over a trivial matter—maybe a documentation mistake or a subjective call on
The Function of Pain Clinics in Improving Public SafetyThe Function of Pain Clinics in Improving Public Safety
In the modern interconnected world, personal health influences the wellness of communities. This is illustrated by the transformation of pain clinics, which have progressed beyond their initial focus on chronic
The Obstacles Encountered by Individuals with Chronic Pain and Their Healthcare ProvidersThe Obstacles Encountered by Individuals with Chronic Pain and Their Healthcare Providers
Richard A. Lawhern, now 81, stands as a significant presence in online support communities for chronic pain, regularly engaging with those fighting against it. His connection to this cause is
Unjust Examination and Severe Consequences: Obstacles Encountered by Pain Physicians in CaliforniaUnjust Examination and Severe Consequences: Obstacles Encountered by Pain Physicians in California
Pain management doctors, frequently prescribing controlled substances such as opioids, encounter significant scrutiny. Detractors contend that inquiries are excessively aggressive, resembling fishing expeditions where investigators cast a wide net for