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Battling Opioids News: Dr. Refusing to Write Perscriptions For Opioids
Battling Opioids News: Dr. Refusing to Write Perscriptions For Opioids
Battling Opioids News: Dr. Refusing to Write Perscriptions For Opioids
Friday 14th February 2020
Learn why doctors are refusing to prescribe opioids and how Pennsylvania is tackling the opioid crisis in this 'Battling Opioids' episode.
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Get the buttons here!Why Some Doctors Are Saying No to Opioid Prescriptions
People don't realize this is worse than the aids crisis, said Dr Klein.
Imagine being a doctor and deciding to stop prescribing opioids altogether. That's the reality for a growing number of physicians, and this episode of the 'Battling Opioids' podcast dives into why. New laws are pushing Medicaid-managed care organizations to report any suspected fraudulent prescriptions, making many doctors wary of legal trouble. Dr. Jordan Klein, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, even compares the opioid crisis to the AIDS epidemic, emphasizing its severity.
Pennsylvania faces a grim statistic: 13 residents die from opioid overdoses every day. To tackle this, institutions like Geisinger have slashed their opioid prescriptions by over half in the last three years and opened multiple medication-assisted treatment centers across the state. These efforts aim to provide safer, alternative treatments for pain management and addiction recovery. The episode sheds light on the immense pressure physicians face, balancing patient care with legal responsibilities.
It also highlights the broader impact of these new regulations on the medical community and patients alike. Whether you're directly affected by the opioid crisis or just want to understand its complexities, this episode offers a candid look at the ongoing battle against opioid addiction in Pennsylvania.