ER doctors have been passing out Vicodin and Percoset like small packs of M&M’s for YEARS. That has to stop. and I think it finally is slowing down.
“ER doctors have been passing out Vicodin and Percoset like small packs of M&M’s for YEARS. That has to stop. and I think it finally is slowing down.”
Perhaps the Chicago-based JCAHO, and their ever-evolving accreditation hot button issues, just might have had something to do with the ER pain tragedy.
You sure about that? What would you prescribe for broken bones, burns, infected feet, and the innumerable painful maladies that require pain management.
Let's see, we could tell them to take Naprosyn, Tylenol or Motrin. If that doesn't work maybe something along the lines of Darvocett (which is off the market). Vicodin, Lortab or Percocett might work.
If ER doctors fail to address the 'pain" needs of a patient, it's reportable to the state and hospital administrators. If he prescribes too much, it's reportable to the state and hospital administrator.
Neat, huh? ER docs hate drug seekers as much as ambulance chasers. They're a distraction and take time, resources and personnel away from sick patients.
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