Please take the time to read article below. I originally saw on YouTube so it should still be out their as well. Contains some good insight on how the govt manipulated healthcare into dosing patients—making PAIN the 5th vital sign. “Patient satisfaction” scores determined Medicare reimbursements. Seen pts call hospital CEO and demand stronger pain meds and CEO “force” MD to oblige.
Please take the time to read article below. I originally saw on YouTube so it should still be out their as well. Contains some good insight on how the govt manipulated healthcare into dosing patients—making PAIN the 5th vital sign. “Patient satisfaction” scores determined Medicare reimbursements. Seen pts call hospital CEO and demand stronger pain meds and CEO “force” MD to oblige.
https://drdrew.com/2018/doctors-role-opioid-crisis-history-opium-part-12/