The Girl Who Sued Jeff Sessions

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

www.thestash.wikileaf.com/girl-sued-jeff-sessions-dea/ Ah, the life of a twelve-year-old: go to school, hang out with friends, frequent the mall, and sue the Attorney General of the United States. At least that’s what one twelve-year-old did (along with a diverse group of other plaintiffs). But, unfortunately, she fell short of victory. The Lawsuit: Jeff Sessions Versus Everyone Else […]

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Diagnostic errors are largest contributor to medical malpractice claims

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20180313/NEWS/180319965 Errors related to diagnosis were the largest source of medical malpractice claims from 2013 to 2017, according to a new study, highlighting the challenges physicians face to make appropriate clinical decisions. The report, published by malpractice services provider Coverys, found 33% of malpractice claims were related to errors made during patient diagnosis and more […]

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Deaths of Despair’ on the Rise in U.S

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

https://www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/themethodsman/71730 A startling surge in deaths due to alcohol, drug abuse, and suicide has caught the U.S. off guard. In the most detailed study yet, appearing in JAMA, researchers from the University of Washington highlight where the problem is the worst. In this 150-Second Analysis, F. Perry Wilson, MD, discusses the study and the implications […]

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cookie cutter medical care ?

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

One of the basics of the practice of medicine is the starting, changing, stopping a pt’s therapy.  Within the Controlled Substance Act.. it is specific that no prescriber may prescribe for a pt that they have not done a IN PERSON PHYSICAL EXAM… according to this letter is would appear that  Dr. Clarie Horn, MD […]

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Portugal’s Example: What Happened After It Decriminalized All Drugs, From Weed to Heroin

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

https://news.vice.com/article/ungass-portugal-what-happened-after-decriminalization-drugs-weed-to-heroin As diplomats gather at the United Nations in New York this week to consider the future of global drug policy, one Portuguese official, João Goulão, will likely command attention that far outstrips his country’s influence in practically any other area. That’s because 16 years ago, Portugal took a leap and decriminalized the possession of […]

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Both Advil and Opiates are EQUALLY AS EFFECTIVE .. in getting – FAKE NEWS- media coverage

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

Does That JAMA Study Really Show That Advil Is Just As Effective As Opioids? Since responses to pain treatment vary widely, it is hazardous to draw broad conclusions from a single study. https://reason.com/blog/2018/03/09/does-that-jama-study-really-show-that-ad According to Vox, a JAMA study published this week “finally” provides “proof” that “opioids are no better than other medications for some […]

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I want to hear from you

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

Hi Steve – Did you know that the ACLU has sued every president since our founding nearly 100 years ago? Every single president – from both of our two major political parties. No matter who’s in charge, we know our job is to defend the Constitution. The ACLU is a nonpartisan organization, and we believe […]

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institutions are ignoring the law in order to get the execution drugs they need to carry out the death penalty

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

ACLU: Nebraska Illegally Obtaining and Storing Execution Drugs https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/aclu-nebraska-execution-drugs-fentanyl/2018/03/12/id/848168/ The state of Nebraska has been breaking federal law to obtain and store an experimental drug cocktail used in lethal injections, the American Civil Liberties Union alleges in a complaint filed Monday. The ACLU of Nebraska, along with the DEA, has filed a complaint which claims […]

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US justice (DOJ) dismissed my inquiry as they are too busy.

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

.  I am a chronic pain patient who has been on opioids since 2008.  I have degenerative disc disease.  I weakened my spine doing rigorous landscaping on a long trunk, I subsequently damaged it worse during an active sporting event.  I have had three back surgeries to remove disc material and one fusion.  I have […]

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AG Session: The Department of Justice under my watch is committed to transparency and the rule of law

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

DOJ to release Fast and Furious details Holder kept hidden http://www.wnd.com/2018/03/doj-to-release-fast-and-furious-details-holder-kept-hidden/ Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Wednesday that documents related to the failed Fast and Furious federal gun-running program that former Attorney General Eric Holder kept hidden are going to be released. Katie Pavlich at Townhall noted Holder was voted “in civil and criminal contempt of Congress” […]

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