WORDS that are used to imply a problem when stats are not available to prove a conclusion ?

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

Risky Painkillers Commonly Prescribed for Osteoarthritis Nearly one-third of patients in one large health system get opioids, benzodiazepines https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aaos/78645 LAS VEGAS — Published guidelines warn that treating osteoarthritis (OA) with opioids and benzodiazepines can boost patients’ risk of falling. Nevertheless, physicians in a large health system were prescribing those drugs for the condition nearly a […]

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“Bribing ” physicians to prescribe fewer opiates post surgery -pt’s QOL of little concern ?

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

Fewer Opioids, More Pay: New Tack on How Doctors Prescribe Them https://news.bloomberglaw.com/pharma-and-life-sciences/fewer-opioids-more-pay-new-tack-on-how-doctors-prescribe-them Some doctors in Michigan are prescribing as few as four opioid pills for pain relief after a common gall bladder surgery. And, in return, they are paid 35 percent more for doing the surgery in tandem with patient education. The plan is an […]

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Tying the prescriber and ESI INTO KNOTS

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

Tying (commerce) There is this seldom recognized part of the Sherman Antitrust Act called tying commerce.  The basics of this law is that it is ILLEGAL for any entity to force someone to purchase a product/service that person doesn’t want in order to purchase something that they do want. Think all those pain clinics that […]

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Free Lance Journalist Wants CPP stories

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

Free Lance Journalist Wants CPP stories Bill Myers is putting together a proposal for editors of mass media in which his work has appeared.  To support a future series of articles, he wants to talk with patients or caregivers of patients        (a) whose doctors have told them that they must taper down on opioid therapy […]

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Arcsology is Looking for Some Help 

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

Arcsology is Looking for Some Help  Arcsology is a non profit organization (pending 501c3) made up of volunteer patients, clinicians and researchers dedicated to preventing and treating arachnoiditis and diseases of the arachnoid mater. They  are recruiting new members to fulfill a few key roles. Below is the list of needed expertise. Please share on […]

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