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The Legal Liability of Under-Treatment of Pain http://www.eperc.mcw.edu/EPERC/FastFactsIndex/ff_063.htm From the article: It is well recognized that physician’s fear of  regulatory scrutiny (DEA, state medical boards), is a major contributor to the problem of under treatment of pain. A landmark lawsuit should be a wake-up call for all physicians that this type of practice poses its […]

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One-in-four Americans purposefully misuse prescription drugs http://www.drugstorenews.com/article/one-four-americans-purposefully-misuse-prescription-drugs?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email From the article: According to the survey, the most common form of misuse admitted by survey respondents involved use of a drug by someone other than the person listed on the prescription: as many as 24% of people say they have either taken a medicine that was prescribed […]

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Medical lessons from Robin Williams http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2014/08/medical-lessons-robin-williams.html By the way, we will always cherish the medical lessons you taught. On psychopharmacology: “Reality is just a crutch for people who can’t handle drugs.” On psychiatry: “You’re only given a little spark of madness. Don’t lose it.” On pharmacology: “Cocaine is God’s way of telling you you are […]

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