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In this conversation, Claudia, Bev, and Dr. Charles LeBaron discuss his experience with a severe painful illness. After he struggled accessing opioids, he started investigating CDC's opioid guidelines and their tragic result. LeBaron Bio For more than twenty-eight years, Charles LeBaron worked as a medical epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While there, he was the author of more than fifty scientific studies published in peer-reviewed journals, including first- or senior-author papers in the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association. He was co-recipient of CDC's Charles C. Shepard Science Award for best scientific manuscript published by CDC authors. A Captain in the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service, he received the Meritorious Service Medal, as well as more than ten other individual and unit commendation awards. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Medical School, he is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, as well as the author of a previous non-fiction account of the first year of medical school. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. 1) Amazon page where the book can be purchased (2) Kirkus Review (3) BlueInk Review Find DPF at thedoctorpatientforum.com patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum info@dpfconsultants.net

Dr. David Alfery's Bio Dr. David Alfery was raised in the North but moved to Louisiana to attend Tulane University where he graduated with a BA degree in English.  He then attended LSU Medical School in New Orleans.  After graduating, he took the Louisiana State Medical Licensing Exam where he received the highest grade out of approximately 400 new doctors from the three medical schools in the state.  He spent a year as a surgical intern at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky and then did his residency in anesthesia at the University of California in San Diego.  He stayed on there for an additional year of fellowship training in cardiothoracic anesthesia. In 1980 he moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he spent a thirty-six-year career in private practice.  He has served as a Chief of Anesthesia, President of the Tennessee State Society of Anesthesiologists, and was a founding member of Anesthesia Medical Group, one of the largest anesthesia practices in the United States.  For twenty years he served as an Oral Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology, ending his tenure as a Senior Examiner.  While in practice, he held an academic appointment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as Adjunct Associate Professor of Anesthesiology.  In addition, he participated in numerous medical missions with Operation Smile.  Following his retirement from work in the Operating Room, he co-founded the AMG Ketamine and Wellness Center in Nashville. Dr. Alfery has authored ten chapters in medical textbooks and 41 peer reviewed articles in anesthesia medical journals.  He has invented several anesthesia devices that are sold worldwide and for which he has been awarded 17 US and International patents.  He has been married to his medical school sweetheart, Joyce, for over forty-five years, and together they have produced three daughters and five grandchildren. Find Dr. Alfery at https://savinggracebook.com or on TikTok at @drdavidalfery  The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical of legal advice.

The audio of this podcast was originally posted on 11/2/23. This is the video version. We are posting this again because one of the most common questions we get have to due with drug testing. We often hear from pain patients who were dismissed from their doctor for failing their drug test. They say there is no way the test is right. Ed Brown gives some possible explanations. Edward Brown's Bio: Edward G. Brown is a chemistry expert with over twenty-five years of laboratory research experience, over 5 years of patent work experience and over twenty years of experience assisting attorneys in chemistry cases as chemistry expert and expert witness.  His technical and academic background includes the following: B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Davis; In addition, Dr. Brown received post-doctoral research fellowships from the University of Auckland, NZ and Yale University; he pursued chemical analysis and chemistry research related to methodology development in organic chemistry at those institutions. Dr. Brown has also worked in a number of biochemical and pharmaceutical companies during his career as a research chemist, staff scientist and senior research scientist; he currently provides clients with in-lab contract medicinal chemistry research expertise as well as patent drafting and expert witness services. He is a coauthor on over twenty chemistry articles and is a co-inventor on ten U.S. patents.  He has testified in both state and federal courts as a chemistry expert in both criminal and patent litigation cases. His expertise as a medicinal chemistry expert in criminal drug cases has expanded over the years and includes advising in cases involving: methamphetamine and amphetamine analysis, manufacture, possession and sale; fentanyl, opioid and opiate analysis, possession and sale; cocaine analysis, possession and sale; LSD analysis, possession and sale; MDMA and MDA analysis, manufacture, possession and sale; benzodiazepine analysis, possession and sale; analysis, possession and sale of synthetic cannabinoids; and in hemp, THC and marijuana cases. Dr. Brown currently advises attorneys and other clients in criminal, patent and litigation cases as a medicinal chemistry expert and consultant in Durham, NC. His webpage can be found at: ⁠www.ExpertChemistryServices.com⁠ The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ ⁠https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/⁠ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting #UDT #drugtest #toxscreen The information contained in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice

Dr. Joe Parker is our guest. Listen to what led to his prison sentence. Dr. Parker's Bio Dr. Joseph Parker's career spans the fields of science, military service, and medical practice. He has used his rare blend of scientific expertise, military leadership, and medical acumen to contribute significantly to the advancement of science and the betterment of human health and safety. He writes as an advocate for physicians and patients and for the humane treatment of those suffering from addiction and the incarcerated. His journey towards this impactful role began with four years of dedicated service in the US Marine Corps, where he earned accolades such as the Meritorious Unit Citation and Good Conduct Medal. His exceptional service led to acceptance into the US Air Force Officer Training School and a subsequent role as a Minuteman II ICBM Commander within US Space Command, earning further recognition, including the Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal. Transitioning into the medical field, Dr. Parker pursued studies at Mayo Medical School and joined the US Medical Corps, ultimately achieving the rank of Captain. Having personally suffered wrongful convictions gives him a unique perspective on the American justice and prison system, and he has dedicated himself to advocacy for the wrongfully prosecuted. He is currently serving as the Chief Science and Operations Officer at Advanced Research Concepts LLC, a pioneering company dedicated to biomedical research to alleviate pain and addiction, and to the development of innovative solutions for the complex challenges of space travel, including spacecraft propulsion systems, energy storage, radiation shielding, artificial gravity, and space-related medical issues.  He is also active in biomedical research, space science, and the study and treatment of addiction. The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice

Episode 51 Stigma Part 3 - "The Goal is to Force Taper Every Single Pain Patient Down to Zero" We show using clips the disparity between how experts teach doctors to treat pain patients and how they teach doctors to treat people w SUD. ⁠If you missed part 1, here it is⁠ If you missed part 2, here it is We took clips from the following videos/podcasts: We used clips from the following links: 1. https://youtu.be/JjGfimiRZmk?si=CnrIAflx07hjwVV2 - Alyson Smith 2. https://youtu.be/_Gkw9l0ykd0?si=SLgfKIRUA1sUGfAi - MOC Stigma OUD 3. https://youtu.be/1Tra4IfdKgY?si=RN8cS7AGbopfngEO - Formulation of Bupe 4. https://www.youtube.com/live/QxtA1fWuHtk?si=L0GkKSkjfaLlhUrL - Arkansas Pain Committee 5. https://youtu.be/haf0uo4oYfE?si=hPTfhLSprPEvfPSO - Colorado Abatement Panel 6. https://youtu.be/hmrptecd98Y?si=NJDQ3ggdC4sM3A4v - AMDG Panel 7. https://youtu.be/cepCYjCx8fs?si=nqarmmXmK4C__1v- - Stages of Change 8. https://youtu.be/s5Dj1m_YrMU?si=O3MGoUemT2yTlrML - ASTHO 3 9. https://youtu.be/a208G9OzZFk?si=4dfzFEmu4jxMRZQt - Hotshot Panel OPG 10. https://youtu.be/_Wg1jTTi4pQ?si=zqROd6LITZTPnJ9p - Addiction Med Journal 11. https://youtu.be/wclGvrpQQy4?si=zRNO0kjFnsOxJ14S - IPRO 1 12. https://youtu.be/U_cMr3kK5ZY?si=ltM45_mFwe9qU4my - Difficult Conversations - Oregon Tapering Conference The Doctor Patient Forum is a national nonprofit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ ⁠https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/⁠ The information in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice.

Episode 50 We interview Kara Cook about her study about the Controlled Substance Act and unintended harms. Kara's brother-in-law, Darren, tragically lost his life at 40 years old due to lack of access to opioids. Kara Cook is concurrently a lecturer in the Department of Statistics and a doctoral candidate in the PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health.  Her research interests include advancing our understanding of public health issues, with a primary focus on substance use disorder and its intersection with public policy.  She is interested in using statistical methodologies to gather evidence about the effects of public policy, specifically scheduling, on many facets of substance use with a focus on the Appalachian region of Kentucky. The Doctor Patient Forum is a national nonprofit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ ⁠https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/⁠ The information in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice.

This is Part 2 of our stigma series. "Pain Patients Are Lying Manipulative Malingerers Who Need a Priest, Not a Doctor." We show an addiction doctor discussing stigma in SUD patients, and compare what's happening to pain patients. If you missed part 1, here it is: We took clips from the following videos/podcasts: 1. May Arkansas Pain Community 2. MOC SUD Stigma 3. CDC Guidelines - Dr. Paul Coelho 4. Curbsiders Podcast - Dr. Daniel Clauw 5. AMDG Panel 6. Shatterproof and Pacira Lobbyist 7. Frank Sweeny -Anna Lembke 8. Anna Lembke Presentation Slides 9. AAED - Don Stader The Doctor Patient Forum is a national nonprofit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/ The information in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Bev talks to Beth Steckler about the large amounts of patients who are newly abandoned in North Dakota. A clinic's prescriber lost her ability to prescribe due to the Feds. This is a huge crisis happening nationwide. Here is our previous podcast with Beth. If you're a patient and lost your prescriber, here are some steps to take. The Doctor Patient Forum is a national nonprofit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting Disclaimer: The information in this podcast should not be considered medical of legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

We finally sat down with Dr. Mike from TikTok! His advice for chronic pain patient is invaluable! Dr. Mike's TikTok @drmikethor Michael Thorarinson, DNP, RN, FNP-BC received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and his Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Gardner-Webb University. He provides primary care and pain management at our clinic in Southern Winston-Salem, NC.  He is extremely passionate about the training of new providers, dedicating extensive time to this cause. He is the author of a new book:  You are More...Advocating your care in a system that doesn't. The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. For the unedited version including before and after the show discussion, please go to our Patreon page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/⁠⁠⁠ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

This is part 1 in our stigma series. Brandy Novicka recently joined our team at The Doctor Patient Forum. Brandy is a resilient spinal advocate living with multiple conditions, including spina bifida occulta, scoliosis, rotoscoliosis, kyphosis, rotated rib cage, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, pars defect, drop foot, SI joint dysfunction, DDD, nerve damage, and more. Despite undergoing extensive spinal fusions and coping with chronic pain, Brandy has defied the odds by pursuing her passion for fitness and athletics. A former college basketball player, high school basketball coach, and aspiring gym teacher, Brandy has transformed her experiences into a powerful advocacy platform.Through her journey, Brandy has developed a profound understanding of pain management and adaptive movement. Embracing the reality that her body can't be "fixed," she has learned to adapt and adjust, inspiring others to do the same. Brandy's unwavering determination and positivity have made her a beacon of hope for those navigating similar challenges. She continues to advocate for spinal health awareness and support, empowering others to embrace their unique strengths and find resilience in the face of adversity. The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. For the unedited version including before and after the show discussion, please go to our Patreon page: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/⁠⁠ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

If you would like to contact Jacob, please email him at: Jsullum@reason.com Jacob Sullum is a senior editor at Reason magazine and a nationally syndicated columnist. He is the author of Saying Yes: In Defense of Drug Use (Tarcher/Penguin) and For Your Own Good: The Anti-Smoking Crusade and the Tyranny of Public Health (Free Press). He is writing a book about the parallels between drug control and gun control, to be published by Prometheus Books in 2025. Sullum's weekly syndicated column, distributed by Creators Syndicate, is carried by newspapers across the country, including the New York Post, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. His work also has appeared in Cigar Aficionado, Seed, Forbes, National Review, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and many other publications. His awards include the Thomas S. Szasz Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Cause of Civil Liberties and the Drug Policy Alliance's Edward M. Brecher Award for Achievement in the Field of Journalism. Sullum is a graduate of Cornell University, where he majored in economics and psychology. He lives in Dallas with his wife and three daughters. The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. For the unedited version including before and after the show discussion, please go to our Patreon page: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ ⁠https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/⁠ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Atty. Ron Champan's bio Atty Ron Chapman's trial background, health care experience, and strategic approach to litigation make him a highly sought-after health care defense and federal criminal defense attorney, by health care entities and practitioners nationally who are facing suspicion or charges of health care fraud, not maintaining DEA compliance, or unlawful prescribing. A former prosecutor and recipient of an L.L.M. in health care, Ron's specialization levels the playing field for clients facing government scrutiny in the health care and federal criminal defense arena.  As a former prosecutor and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Ron is comfortable dealing with the Department of Justice and other federal agencies including the DEA, FBI, HHS and FDA. De Novo Podcast The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Dr. Stefan Kertesz' Bio: Stefan Kertesz is a physician at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Since 1996, Dr. Kertesz has focused his work on helping populations at high risk of receiving poor care, including people with pain whose care has changed a great deal in the wake of the US opioid crisis. He's certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine. Dr. Kertesz leads the only federally funded study that seeks to examine suicides occurring after prescription opioids are reduced in people with long-term pain. His team does this by interviewing family members or friends who contact his study team A brief study screening survey is available at https://go.uab.edu/csi A new interview study seeks bereaved family or friends who believe that they have lost a family member or friend to suicide during or after a reduction in opioid pain medication. Suicides of this nature have been reported, and they represent challenging events to understand. To date, there has been no effort to understand all the factors contributing to these losses, which matters for future prevention. The federally sponsored study team, affiliated with University of Alabama at Birmingham, offers a screening survey (online at https://go.uab.edu/csiopioids) for people who believe they lost someone. It's voluntary and highly confidential. People who qualify under the screening survey will be asked to consider whether they would like to do a longer interview.  Read more about the study here: https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2023/12/8/why-we-need-to-study-suicides-after-opioid-tapering The CSI:OPIOIDs study is ethically approved by the Institutional Review Boards at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. It is led by Dr. Stefan Kertesz at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. All data are strictly confidential. Families or survivors who wish to consider participation should enter the screening website at https://go.uab.edu/csiopioids. There is no remuneration for the screening survey. There is modest compensation for the in-depth interview. The study team can be reached by email at csiopioids@uabmc.edu For the unedited video version of this podcast please go to ⁠Patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ ⁠https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/⁠ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting   Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Here is Part 1 in case you missed it. Dr. Henson was sent to prison for treating his patients' pain. This is part 2 of a two-part series with Dr. Henson. This is Dr. Steven R. Henson, M.D. - Biography "I have been a Career Physician working in the Emergency Room at a Level 1 Trauma Center. I was also the Executive Medical Director for the Nation's second largest Air Medical Transport Company providing critical medical services to 16 states in both helicopters and airplanes. Think of this as a flying ICU. I trained nurses and paramedics to function in this critical care environment. Additionally, I was a Naval Officer under Ronald Reagan when we kept our Country safe and secure. I traveled to 14 different Countries as a Medical Missionary Doctor providing benevolent care to thousands of people around the World. I have been married to the love of my life, Stephanie for 36 years now and we have (2) adult children, a boy and a girl. I am a Member of Midland Baptist Church where we serve to honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ through Biblical Studies, Prayer and Fellowship with others. We sponsor missionary services around the World as well as in our Community! In my career, I have cared for more that 500,000 patients and have impacted many lives through care and compassion! My teaching of Medical Students and Residents was based on listening to the patients. I admonished them to learn one knew thing everyday and teach one knew thing to someone else each day to keep moving forward in medicine where 90% of what we know changes with each decade that passes. I remember when we were able to take care of patients in pain without Government interference! I was voted by my peers as the Physician of the year in Kansas twice and once in the Nation!" For the unedited video version of this podcast please go to ⁠Patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ ⁠https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/⁠ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Dr. Henson was sent to prison for treating his patients' pain. This is part 1 of a two-part series with Dr. Henson. This is Dr. Steven R. Henson, M.D. - Biography "I have been a Career Physician working in the Emergency Room at a Level 1 Trauma Center. I was also the Executive Medical Director for the Nation's second largest Air Medical Transport Company providing critical medical services to 16 states in both helicopters and airplanes. Think of this as a flying ICU. I trained nurses and paramedics to function in this critical care environment.Additionally, I was a Naval Officer under Ronald Reagan when we kept our Country safe and secure. I traveled to 14 different Countries as a Medical Missionary Doctor providing benevolent care to thousands of people around the World.I have been married to the love of my life, Stephanie for 36 years now and we have (2) adult children, a boy and a girl.I am a Member of Midland Baptist Church where we serve to honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ through Biblical Studies, Prayer and Fellowship with others. We sponsor missionary services around the World as well as in our Community!In my career, I have cared for more that 500,000 patients and have impacted many lives through care and compassion!My teaching of Medical Students and Residents was based on listening to the patients. I admonished them to learn one knew thing everyday and teach one knew thing to someone else each day to keep moving forward in medicine where 90% of what we know changes with each decade that passes. I remember when we were able to take care of patients in pain without Government interference!I was voted by my peers as the Physician of the year in Kansas twice and once in the Nation!" For the unedited video version of this podcast please go to Patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

This is the 3rd and final part to our ORRP (Opioid Rapid Response Program) Series This program is funded to help support abandoned pain patients after a law enforcement action. ⁠Here is Part 1⁠, in case you missed it. Here is Part 2. We took clips from the following videos/podcasts for this podcast: ASTHO - Video 4 ASTHO - Video links in this document Trusted Contact Video Series COSSUP - Webinar For the full list of all documents claiming ORRP exists and works, please go to our⁠ Patreon Page⁠ The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

This is part 2 or our 3 part series on ORRP - Opioid Rapid Response Program. This program is funded to help support abandoned pain patients after a law enforcement action. Here is Part 1, in case you missed it. We took clips from the following videos/podcasts for this podcast: 1. COSSUP - Jan 11, 2023 2. Senate Finance Committee - Oct 2019 3. National Opioid Summit 2020 4. APRO Award 2020 5. Cover 2 Resources Podcast For the full list of all documents claiming ORRP exists and works, please go to our Patreon Page The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

We interview Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads about addiction, Suboxone, pain patients, Harm Reduction, and more! You won't want to miss this episode. Dr. Stanton Peele is a psychologist who has pioneered, among other things, the idea that addiction occurs with a range of experiences and recognition of natural recovery from addiction. He developed the Life Process Program for addiction. He has authored many books since the 1975 publication of Love and Addiction (co-authored by Archie Brodsky); his latest is A Scientific Life on the Edge: My Lonely Quest to Change How We See Addiction. Zach Rhoads - Zach is a behavior specialist in Vermont schools and his school's PBiS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) coordinator. Zach is a counselor and family systems developer for the online Life Process Program - an addiction coaching program developed by psychologist Dr. Stanton Peele. He also writes articles about health and drug policy for Filter Magazine and is coauthor (with Dr. Stanton Peele) of the book, Outgrowing Addiction. (He is currently working on a forthcoming book about student-led education in the United States). Zach believes that community collaboration and cohesion is a bulwark against many forms of mental illness and addiction, and helps people find these resources in ways that makes sense in their own lives. The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

We often hear from pain patients who were dismissed from their doctor for failing their drug test. They say there is no way the test is right. Ed Brown gives some possible explanations. Edward Brown's Bio: Edward G. Brown is a chemistry expert with over twenty-five years of laboratory research experience, over 5 years of patent work experience and over twenty years of experience assisting attorneys in chemistry cases as chemistry expert and expert witness.  His technical and academic background includes the following: B.S. degree in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Davis;   In addition, Dr. Brown received post-doctoral research fellowships from the University of Auckland, NZ and Yale University; he pursued chemical analysis and chemistry research related to methodology development in organic chemistry at those institutions.   Dr. Brown has also worked in a number of biochemical and pharmaceutical companies during his career as a research chemist, staff scientist and senior research scientist; he currently provides clients with in-lab contract medicinal chemistry research expertise as well as patent drafting and expert witness services.   He is a coauthor on over twenty chemistry articles and is a co-inventor on ten U.S. patents.  He has testified in both state and federal courts as a chemistry expert in both criminal and patent litigation cases.   His expertise as a medicinal chemistry expert in criminal drug cases has expanded over the years and includes advising in cases involving: methamphetamine and amphetamine analysis, manufacture, possession and sale; fentanyl, opioid and opiate analysis, possession and sale; cocaine analysis, possession and sale; LSD analysis, possession and sale; MDMA and MDA analysis, manufacture, possession and sale; benzodiazepine analysis, possession and sale; analysis, possession and sale of synthetic cannabinoids; and in hemp, THC and marijuana cases.   Dr. Brown currently advises attorneys and other clients in criminal, patent and litigation cases as a medicinal chemistry expert and consultant in Durham, NC. His webpage can be found at: www.ExpertChemistryServices.com The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting #UDT #drugtest #toxscreen The information contained in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

If you missed part 1, please listen here. Kacey, a NC patient, recorded her appt with her doctor because he was dismissing her and she didn't know why. Listen to the recording of her appointment and then listen to Kacey explain how she felt when she was being treated this way. This is part 2, which is a recording of her next appointment with a new pain doctor. If you'd like to see the full video of this podcast - including before and after the show discussion, please go to ⁠patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ The information in the podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Episode 35 What is ORRP? Do they help patients find continuity of care when patients lose their doctors? Why did they ban CPP advocates from their webinar with Project Echo? The following links were mentioned: ORRP - Pre-request for proposal ORRP information on CDC's website Cover2Resources- ORRP ARPO podcast Please consider subscribing to our Patreon Page - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ The Doctor Patient Forum is a national non profit organization fighting for the rights of pain patients and their providers. We bring awareness to the untreated pain and patient abandonment crisis. We are also knows as Don't Punish Pain Rally. https://www.thedoctorpatientforum.com/ #thedoctorpatientforum  #dontpunishpainrally #chronicpain #opioids #chronicpainpatient #patientabandonment #harmreduction #chronicillness #medicalgaslighting #dpfpatreon #pain #opioideliminationindustry #opioidelimination #patreon #thedoctorpatientforumpatreon #harmreduction #medicalgaslighting The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Kacey, a NC patient, recorded her appt with her doctor because he was dismissing her and she didn't know why. Listen to the recording of her appointment and then listen to Kacey explain how she felt when she was being treated this way. Here is the video where we discussed ORRP/Project Echo and how they banned us from their webinar If you'd like to see the full video of this podcast - including before and after the show discussion, please go to patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum The information in the podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Claudia and Bev interview Dennis James Capolongo. Dennis is a retired patient advocate and former director of the EDNC in Washington DC. His 25 year career as a photojournalist came to an abrupt end after having been misdiagnosed with a disc herniation for minor hip pain in 2001. Unfortunately this led to a calamity of errors resulting in two subdural epidural steroid injections using Pfizer's DepoMedrol, an off-label, unapproved application of particulate steroid suspensions. He suffered progressive irreparable harm to his brain, spinal cord and eyes. His efforts at the FDA resulted in new warnings & revisions for all injectable steroids worldwide. Today he spends most days in bed controlling the severe adverse effects of these life-altering, unlicensed pain management procedures. Although Dennis' org is closed, the videos are still available on his YouTube Channel - EDNC To see the full unedited video including before and after the podcast discussions - please go to The Doctor Patient Forum's Patreon Page: patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum If you've had an experience with ESI that you'd like to share with us, please email bev@thedoctorpatientforum.com Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Netflix released another nonsense series about the Sacklers called Painkiller. Cameron English, a journalist from ACSH, published an amazing article calling them out on their lies. Cameron breaks it down for us. Cameron's links: Twitter @camjenglish Podcast: Science Facts & Fallacies If you'd like to see the video of this episode including before and after the podcast discussion, please go to our Patreon page - The Doctor Patient Forum Patreon : patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

It's hard to believe it's been an entire year since we launched our podcast. In that year, we've had over 20,000 listens! We are so grateful to everyone who listens and supports us. This is Part 2 of a look back at every episode. The link to our Patreon page is ⁠patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

It's hard to believe it's been an entire year since we launched our podcast. In that year, we've had over 20,000 listens! We are so grateful to everyone who listens and supports us. This is Part 1 of a look back at every episode. The link to our Patreon page is patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Marissa Cors is a fierce Sickle Cell Disease advocate. She is a 5th generation SCD Warrior and her family has a non profit called Axis Advocacy. We first heard about Marissa when one of her Tik Tok videos went viral about a SCD patient, Brittany. Brittany was horribly mistreated, and recorded her mistreatment. Brittany sadly lost her life to SCD. Marissa was her advocate. Marissa's Tik Tok channel is called ⁠Escaping Sickle Cell Hell⁠. The clips from Brittany's ER experience can be heard in their entirety ⁠here⁠. Marissa's Twitter account is here For behind the scenes discussion with Marissa, please go to The DPF Patreon page. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Dr. Carl Hart was a guest on our podcast earlier this year. Here is the link to the episode, in case you missed it. Dr. Hart contacted us last week with some very exciting news! He asked us to help him co-edit a medical journal. This is such a huge opportunity and we are grateful we will be able to bring attention to the suffering of CPP's. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Dr. Jay Joshi recently released his book, Burden of Pain. Dr. Joshi is a Primary Care Physician and spent almost a year behind bars after an undercover DEA agent went to his office. "Dr. Joshi writes regularly on his website, Daily Remedy (www.daily-remedy.com), a trusted source of editorialized healthcare content for both patients and healthcare policy experts. He has published articles on a variety of healthcare topics in both peer-reviewed journals and trade publications. His legal writings include amicus curiae briefs prepared for prominent federal healthcare cases like the Supreme Court case, Ruan v. United States." Dr. Joshi recently appeared on our DPF Patreon live hangout and will address questions with Claudia and Bev on monthly recorded Q&A videos. Please head on over to DPF Patreon page to see a 45-minute after the show video recording with Dr. Jay Joshi, Claudia, and Bev. If you have a question you'd like Dr. Joshi to address on Patreon, please join Patreon and submit the question there. patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum⁠ Dr. Jay Joshi's contact info: jjoshi45@gmail.com daily-remedy.com 640-430-8024 Disclaimer - The information provided to you in this podcast episode is not to be considered medical or legal advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Claudia and Bev explain the OPAL Study that just came out of Australia. This link from our website contains all of the up-to-date information and all of the links we mention in this episode. We are planning on doing a follow-up podcast episode with Dr. Chad Kollas, from DPF Board. Links to audio clips in this episode: ABC Australia news clip Clip about long-acting med - Launch of the Opioid Analgesic Stewardship in Acute Pain Clinical Care Standard Second clip about long-acting med - A discussion about opioid prescribing in hospitals - Dr Jennifer Stevens and Dr Tejas Kanhere Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Claudia and Bev interview Pharmacist Matt from Tik Tok. In case you missed our first episode with Matt, here is the link. Claudia, Matt, and Bev address the drug shortages. Bev interviews a patient who has been affected by this and reads posts from The Doctor Patient Forum Facebook page. Matt is a community pharmacist who works at a local independent pharmacy. His goal with Tik Tok is to basically give a virtual consultation. A window to the world bringing pharmacy specific information to the world. Along with ⁠Tik Tok ⁠you, can also tune in to ⁠his podcast - the two druggists⁠. It is an entertaining and insightful program with drug information and stories. You can also find ⁠Pharmacist Matt on Instagram⁠. If you'd like to watch an after-the-show video discussion with Pharmacist Matt, please ⁠go to the DPF Patreon page:⁠⁠⁠ patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum Disclaimer - The information provided to you in this podcast episode is not to be considered medical or legal advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Claudia and Bev interview the amazing advocate, Beth Steckler. Her husband had a disease called PRSS1, and both of their children inherited it. Her daughter had a whipple procedure when she was just in first grade. Both of her children have been horribly abused in the health care system, which isn't uncommon in these days of opioid elimination. Listen to Beth discuss the heartbreaking abuse her children continue to endure. Beth's Twitter account - @purplemamabear The name of the org that Beth helped to create - National Childhood Pancreatitis Foundation Michigan Open Pediatric post-op opioid guidelines How to advocate for a loved on in the hospital from The Doctor Patient Forum Website If you'd like to watch an after the show video with Beth which includes an update about her daughter, please Head on over to our DPF Patreon page⁠⁠. patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

This is part 2 of our interview with Dr. Josh Bloom. Here is part 1, in case you missed it. In this podcast, we discuss Tylenol for post-op pain. Is it actually as good as opioids? We interview a pain patient who was offered Tylenol only for breast cancer surgery. We also discuss suicide due to pain. Links discussed in this episode Debate with Dr. Singer and Dr. Fugh-Berman Article about this debate by Josh Bloom - A Surgeon And A Non-Practicing Anti-Opioid Zealot Walk Into A Bar: The Singer Fugh-Berman Debate You Take The Lavender, I'll Take The Morphine. More Anti-Opioid Nonsense. Dr. Kertesz's video with Dr. Fugh-Berman In this podcast, Dr. Josh Bloom suggested patients send two articles to legislators about Tylenol instead of opioids. Op-ed article in USA Today by Dr. Singer and Dr. Bloom - Bureaucrats are telling your doctor how to treat pain. And patients suffer needlessly. Article by Dr. Josh Bloom - Tylenol Isn't So Safe, But At Least It Works, Right? Other article by Dr. Josh Bloom about Tylenol Is Tylenol 'By Far The Most Dangerous Drug Ever Made? IV Tylenol As Good As Moose Urine For Post-Op Pain Control Oral And IV Tylenol Work *Equally* Well For Hip Replacement Pain - But Do They Work At All? Tylenol After Surgery? Why The Feds Make Patients Suffer Needless Pain (USA Today) Oral Vs. IV Tylenol In The Elderly: The 'Let's Kick Granny Down The Stairs' Study IV Tylenol Bombs For Post-Op Pain Control, In Randomized Controlled Trial Dr. Aric Hausknecht Responds To SG Jerome Adams' Tylenol Recommendation Head on over to our DPF Patreon page⁠. patreon.com/thedoctorpatientforum Suicide hotline: 988 or 911 Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Listen to part 1 of DPF's interview with Dr. Josh Bloom. Why are so many pain patients put on Gabapentin? Does it work? Why are so many being prescribed Gabapentin all of a sudden? What are some of the possible side effects? Listen to some patient stories about Gabapentin. Stay tuned for Part 2 with Josh Bloom. Josh Bloom's bio: "Director of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. Josh Bloom earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Virginia, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania.He worked for more than two decades as a research chemist for Lederle Laboratories, which was acquired by Wyeth in 1994, which itself was acquired by Pfizer in 2009. During this time he worked in a number of therapeutic areas, including diabetes and obesity, antimicrobial agents, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and oncology. His group discovered the novel antibiotic Tygacil®, which was approved by the FDA for use against resistant bacterial infections in 2005. He is the author of 25 patents, and 35 academic papers, including a chapter on new therapies for hepatitis C in Burger s Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery and Development, 7th Edition (Wiley, 2010), and has given numerous public lectures on how the pharmaceutical industry really works. Dr. Bloom joined the American Council on Science and Health in 2010 as ACSH s Director of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and has written more than 20 op-eds, which have appeared in major publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Post, National Review Online and Medical Progress Today. Dr. Bloom is a regular contributor to Science 2.0, where he writes on topics related to the pharmaceutical industry, medicine and junk science. In this episode, we included quotes from two ACSH podcasts. They are: Podcast: Neurontin — The Lousy Opioid Alternative; Twitter Censors ACSH Podcast: Tylenol After Surgery is Useless Dr. Josh Bloom's articles about Gabapentin: The Devil You Know - Neurontin's Massive Flop As An Opioid Alternative Neurontin: The Darling Of The Anti-Opioid Crowd. But Does It Work? Neurontin: Over-Hyped And Underwhelming Source of graph showing opioid prescribing is down to 1992 level Other patient comments about Gabapentin experiences. Please join this FB group in order to view this post, since it is a closed group. DPF's Patreon page announcement! Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/support

We are very excited to announce that DPF will be launching a Patreon page very soon! What does this mean for everything we have offered like our website, podcast, and social media pages? Everything will stay the same! We will continue to publish our regular DPF podcasts, our FB groups will all remain the same, and we are working on an updated website as we speak. Patreon will be an addition to what DPF offers. What will be on the DPF Patreon page? Some of the items you will get on Patreon are extra content - such as video podcasts, behind the scenes content, and coaching calls. You'll see daily posts of important studies, articles, podcasts, etc. There will also be monthly blog posts with important information that affects pain patients and providers. What will Patreon allow DPF to do? We recently had to turn down a speaking engagement due to lack of funding. Funding will allow us to take our org to the next level so we can continue to effect change for pain patients and providers. How many tiers will DPF Patreon page have? We are starting out with 3 affordable tiers. When is it being launched? June 1st is the official launch date, but we are hoping to launch even earlier! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/support

Claudia and Bev discuss the updated CDC Guidelines with Dr. Sarah from Maryland. They answer the following questions: Is it an improvement? Are the 2022 Guidelines more or less restrictive? Will it help pain patients? Were limits from the 2016 Guidelines a misapplication or was it intentional? Did the CDC violate their own guidelines on how to create guidelines? Links from discussion: Telebriefing for updated CDC Guidelines Nov 9, 2022 CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain - Dr. David Tauben UW TelePain - March 23, 2016 Dr. Jane Ballantyne - TelePain - What the New CDC Guideline Mean for Prescribers - April 27, 2022 Dr. Jane Ballantyne - Alternatives to Opioids - PDFNJ - March 30, 2023 2016 CDC Guidelines 2022 CDC Guidelines The Doctor Patient Forum's docket comment on 2022 CDC Guidelines Study by Dr. Jason Doctor - Effect of Prescriber Notifications on Patient's Fatal Overdose on Opioid Prescribing at 4-12 Months Have you been force tapered or have you lost your pain provider? Please fill out this survey Suicide hotline: 988 or 911 Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/support

Listen to Claudia and Bev discuss how The Doctor Patient Forum began and where we go from here. Some things DPF is working on: Updated website Video podcasts Reaction videos to Dopesick If DPF has ever helped you in any way, please consider donating. Even $1 per month helps! We need funding to take the next step in effecting change. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-doctor-patient-forum/support

Why is my doctor afraid to prescribe? Bev discusses a recent webinar by BJA TTAC - COSSAP - Bureau of Justice Assistance's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Resource Center. Link to their website and webinars The Doctor Patient Forum's Podcast Episodes on: Red Flags/Drug-Seeking Behavior PDMP/NarxCare - Part 1 PDMP/NarxCare - Part 2 PDMP/NarxCare - Part 3 PDMP/NarxCare - Part 4 Patient Abandonment and Forced Taper Questionnaire Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/support

Mark Scheeren and his colleague, Michelle Dunbar, developed the Freedom Model of Addiction. Listen as Claudia and Bev discuss this, agreeing on some things and disagreeing on others. It's always interesting to listen to different points of view. Both Mark and Michelle have struggled with addiction. Is addiction a brain disease? Can someone recover? Is medication always needed to stop using substances? Do people with addiction have to stop using all substances for the rest of their lives? Is the hijacked brain idea true? Who created it and why? The Freedom Model research - The Baldwin Research Institute The Freedom Model Website "Here are some really informative opiate/MAT-centered articles written by FM co-author and BRI Research Fellow, Steven Slate on his site www.thecleanslate.org" https://www.thecleanslate.org/the-facts-buprenorphine-treatment-for-opioid-use-disorder-is-widespread/ https://www.thecleanslate.org/how-the-new-york-times-and-everyone-else-keeps-getting-one-major-fact-about-opioid-addiction-and-treatment-wrong/ Mark Scheeren's co-author and BRI Research Fellow, Steven Slate's Ted Talk You can contact Mark at info@thefreedommodel.org Information on opioid MDL settlement dollars - $54 billion and counting Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/support

"Jeffrey A. Singer is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and works in the Department of Health Policy Studies. He is President Emeritus and founder of Valley Surgical Clinics Ltd., the largest and oldest group private surgical practice in Arizona and has been in private practice as a general surgeon for more than 35 years. He is also a visiting fellow at the Goldwater Institute in Phoenix. Singer is a member of the Board of Scientific Advisors of the American Council on Science and Health. From 1994 to 2016, he was a regular contributor to Arizona Medicine, the journal of the Arizona Medical Association. He served on the Advisory Board Council of the Center for Political Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University from 2014 to 2018 and is an adjunct instructor in the Program on Political History and Leadership at ASU. He writes and speaks extensively on regional and national public policy, with a specific focus on the areas of health care policy and the harmful effects of drug prohibition. He received his BA from Brooklyn College (City University of New York) and his MD from New York Medical College. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons." Links to articles discussed in this podcast episode: Nitazenes Cops Practicing Medicine Dr. Singer's Twitter Dr. Josh Bloom's article about the Dr. Singer vs. Dr. Fugh-Berman debate Dr. Singer vs. Dr. Fugh-Berman debate Dr. Singer and Dr. Bloom's article discussing pain and tylenol Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/support

On November 7, 2022 chronic pain patient, Danny Elliot and his wife Gretchen, tragically took their lives after the DEA shut down Danny's doctor. Listen to our podcast from November 13, 2022 discussing Danny and Gretchen's suicides. We interview Danny's brother, Jim Elliot. Jim talks about Danny's life, his accident that caused his severe intractable pain, and what Danny was like when he had adequate pain medication compared to when he didn't. Here are Danny and Gretchen's obituaries. Jim's comment to us and the chronic pain community: "I'd like to add how appreciative our family is of the chronic pain patient community which was so supportive and helpful during Danny's struggle; after he lost his Georgia doctor, the others he saw were all referrals from friends he made through social media. He was articulate and knowledgeable and tried to help others even when he wasn't getting much help himself. As I said in our interview, all we want is for Danny and Gretchen's story to help others and to expose how apathetic the federal government is toward people in need. Thank you ladies for this opportunity." This is the second suicide to to pain we've covered on our podcast. The first was Sonya Slone discussing the death of her husband, Brent. Unfortunately, nobody is measuring patient outcome and the consequences of the crackdown on opioid prescribing. Nobody records what happens to the patients after a doctor is shut down by the DEA, or if a doctor retires. Danny's wife had contacted 17 doctors to try to find continuity of care, and couldn't even get an appointment. This was the third time Danny had lost a doctor due to DEA action. We, at the Doctor Patient Forum, created a Google Document to attempt to collect stories of patient outcome from forced tapers and abandoned chronic pain patients. Please share the following: Patient Abandonment and Forced Opioid Taper Questionnaire If you have any questions about this form, please email Bev at bev@thedoctorpatientforum.com For a list of studies showing accurate statistics including the tapering studies mentioned, please visit thedoctorpatientforum.com Suicide hotline: 988 or 911 Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/support

Claudia and Bev interview Dr. Carl Hart. We discuss how pain patients are being harmed by horrible drug policy. Dr. Hart discusses his view of anti-opioid zealots like Dr. Andrew Kolodny and offers to use his platform to help us fight for pain patients. I took this bio from his website, drcarlhart.com "Carl Hart is the Chair of the Department of Psychology at Columbia University. He is also the Ziff Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry. Professor Hart has published numerous scientific and popular articles in the area of neuropsychopharmacology and is co-author of the textbook Drugs, Society and Human Behavior (with Charles Ksir). His most recent book, “High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery That Challenges Everything You Know About Drugs and Society,” was the 2014 winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. Professor Hart has appeared on multiple podcasts, radio and television shows including Real Time with Bill Maher and The O'Reilly Factor. He has also appeared in several documentary films including the award-winning “The House I Live In.” His essays have been published in several popular publications including The New York Times, Scientific American, The Nation, Ebony, The Root, and O Globo (Brazil's leading newspaper)." Check out Dr. Carl Hart's Twitter account Here is a link to our survey for pain patients who have lost their pain doctor or are being force tapered. Disclaimer: The information provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Danny Elliot was a chronic pain patient who has been vocal on Twitter about what it was like for him after he lost his doctor because of actions of the DEA. Danny lost his doctor a few weeks ago for the third time due to the DEA. Where was the CDC's Opioid Rapid Response Program? The following article in Pain News Network gives a bit more detail. DEA Suspension of Doctor's License Leads to Double Suicide Please go to the following sources to hear/read them in their entirety. Journalist Barry Meier at Stanford Medicine's Health Policy Forum Roger Chou's interview - PCSS Episode 5 - Applications of the CDC Guidelines Kolodny's quote about suicide due to pain being bogus Adriane Fugh-Berman pushes back against Dr. Kertesz about the need to study suicide due to pain or stopping pain medication Danny's Podcast on Painkiller Links mentioned in this podcast episode: Opioid Rapid Response Program (ORRP) Information Dr. Kertesz's Tweet about California Doctor CDC's recent tweet about ORRP Suicide hotline: 988 or 911 Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered legal or medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

This is part 4 in our NarxCare/PDMP series. We interview Jacob James Rich. This episode focuses on PDMP harms, law enforcement's access to the PDMP, and whether HIPAA protects patients from PDMP data being shared. Jacob James Rich is a researcher at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Evidence-Based Care Research, studying epidemiology and biostatistics at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Jacob also works as an analyst for Reason Foundation, focusing on healthcare policy. He has written extensively on drug policy topics, such as the consequences of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) on patient access and overdose mortality. Jacob is currently researching racial disparities in drug enforcement with CWRU Graduate Student Council's DEI Award. Brief: https://reason.org/policy-study/prescription-drug-monitoring-programs-effects-on-opioid-prescribing-and-drug-overdose-mortality/ Reason bio page: https://reason.org/author/jacob-rich/ Twitter: @jacobjamesrich Attorney Jennifer Oliva's article on PDMP and law enforcement in Duke Law Review - Prescription Drug Policing: The Right to Health Information privacy Pre- and post-Carpenter Links to topics mentioned: Opioid Rapid Response Program content on The Doctor Patient Forum Website OIG Toolkit Links to podcasts or presentations in their entirety that were shared in this podcast - NASCA - "State PDMP vs National PDMP" Cover 2 Resources - "Strike Force Stops Flow of Illicit Opioids" Cato Institute - "Patients, Privacy, and PDMP's" NPR show 1A - "Against the Pain - The Opioid Crisis and Medication Access" Kate Nicholson's bio - "Kate Nicholson, JD, is a civil rights attorney and a nationally-recognized expert on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She served in the U.S. Department of Justice for 18 years, where she litigated and managed cases, coordinated federal disability policy, and drafted the current ADA regulations." - Executive Director at NPAC Kate developed intractable pain after a surgical mishap left her unable to sit or stand and severely limited in walking for many years. She gave the TEDx talk, What We Lose When We Undertreat Pain, and speaks widely at universities and conferences and to medical groups." Disclaimer: The information provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Claudia and Bev discuss PDMP's (Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs) and NarxCare with Atty. Jennifer Oliva. "Professor Oliva's research and teaching interests include health law and policy, privacy law, evidence, torts, and complex litigation. She has served as an invited peer reviewer for the American Journal of Public Health, Yale Journal of Health Policy, Law, and Ethics, American Journal of Law & Medicine, Journal of Law and the Biosciences, and Big Data & Society and her scholarship has been published by or is forthcoming in, among other publications, the California Law Review, Duke Law Journal, Northwestern University Law Review, UCLA Law Review, North Carolina Law Review, Ohio State Law Journal, George Mason Law Review, and online companions to the University of Chicago Law Review and New York University Law Review." Jenn is also on Jenn is on the Science and Policy Advisory Council for NPAC (National Pain Advocacy Center) Excerpts were played on this podcast that can be found in their entirety in the following links: NPR show 1A - "Against the Pain: The Opioid Crisis and Medication Access" "Patients, Privacy, and PDMP's" - Cato with Dr. Jeffrey Singer and Kate Nicholson Duke Margolis - "Strategies for Promoting the Safe Use of Prescription Opioids" NPR - "To End Addiction Epidemic" - Kolodny quote Cover 2 Resources - Gary Mendell Jennifer Oliva can be contacted on Twitter @jenndoliva Learn more about Jennifer on her website at uchastings Jennifer D. Oliva's paper: "Dosing Discrimination: Regulating PDMP Risk Scores" Disclaimer: The information provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Claudia and Bev interview Pharmacist Matt from Tik Tok Matt is a community pharmacist who works at a local independent pharmacy. His goal with Tik Tok is to basically give a virtual consultation. A window to the world bringing pharmacy specific information to the world. Along with Tik Tok you, can also tune in to his podcast - the two druggists. It is an entertaining and insightful program with drug information and stories. You can also find Pharmacist Matt on Instagram. Listen in as Matt gives tips to pain patients for when they go to the pharmacy. He explains what to do if the pharmacist gives you a hard time. He says what the pharmacist is having to deal with.  Disclaimer: The information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Bev interviews Dr. Jay Joshi (from Daily Remedy) about an extremely important survey and we need your help! The opioid epidemic has incurred significant clinical and economic toll on the United States. The human impact of the epidemic has adversely affected communities and many employers. We see the impact on the data. Opioid overdoses continue to rise and more potent forms of illicit heroin and fentanyl flood the streets. The trends affect all aspects of healthcare, including the patient-physician encounter, a microcosm of the social ramifications of the epidemic. But data alone does not capture the perceptions that arise between physicians and patients during a clinic visit. Physicians are concerned about clinical and legal consequences that may arise if they prescribe controlled substances such as opioids to patients. Patients are concerned that their physicians will unnecessarily reduce or outright discontinue their medication, affecting their quality of life and their activities or daily living. As a result, there is an inherent lack of trust that builds between the physician and patient. These are major concerns. But they are lacking in the health data. To evaluate the impact these perceptions have on broader data trends, we propose a series of short one to two question surveys that glean specific patient perceptions that arise during the patient encounter when discussing opioids and pain management. How will we do this? Every week we will release a survey asking one or two pertinent questions on the perceptions patient experience during the patient encounter. We will stratify the responses per county and state and cross-reference them with existing data to evaluate how clinical perceptions affect or are affected by trends in clinical data. When will the questions be released? We will release each question on a Sunday starting October 9th. After that a new question will appear every Sunday for the next 10-12 weeks, excluding holiday weekends. How can we get involved? Foremost, take part in the survey. What you think matters. How you feel during a patient encounter is important. Your perceptions determine clinical outcomes. Once you answer the questions, please share the survey link and repost it across your social media feeds. The more responses we get, the stronger the survey response data. What's the first question? Does your provider trust you? https://www.daily-remedy.com/survey/how-strongly-do-you-believe-that-you-can-tell-when-your-provider-does-not-trust-you/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

This is part 2 of our NarxCare podcast series. We play portions of the radio show 1A of NPR that Maia Szalavitz and Bev Schechtman were on. They covered the article Maia wrote in Wired about NarxCare called "The Pain Was Unbearable. So Why Did Doctors Turn Her Away?" Here is the full recording of the radio show 1A Watch Dr. Ibsen do a running commentary on the radio show as it happened Here is the link to NarxCare information on our website. Contact us at: bev@thedoctorpatientforum.com claudia@thedoctorpatientforum.com Disclaimer: This information that has been provided to you in this podcast is not to be considered medical advice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

In this episode Claudia Merandi and Bev Schechtman interview Dr. Neil. He has put a tremendous amount of work into researching and analyzing NarxCare. Part 1 of NarxCare includes an introduction to NarxCare and an interview with Dr. Neil. Part 2 will come out next week and will have interviews with three women affected by NarxCare, and also portions of a talk show Bev and Maia Szalavitz were on called 1A with NPR. The following information can be found on our website under FAQ's/What is NarxCare. Please check out that link for more links including the article in Wired by Maia, the patent for NarxCare, and the Ohio Study the ORS was based on. From The Doctor Patient Forum website: NarxCare, a product of a company called Bamboo Health, is a proprietary data analytics program. It uses up to 70 data points (that only Bamboo Health knows) and mixes them with your PDMP (prescription history) to assign four 3-digit scores letting your doctor or pharmacy know if you have a high risk of abuse or overdose. There is a Narcotic Score, a Stimulant Score, and a Sedative Score, and an Overdose Risk Score (ORS). According to Bamboo Health, "NarxCare aids care teams in clinical decision making, provides support to help prevent or manage substance use disorder, and empowers states with the comprehensive platform they need to take the next step in the battle against prescription drug addiction." Essentially, NarxCare pulls data from multiple state registries looking for red flags of drug seeking behavior. The three categories of prescription medication it looks at are narcotics (opioids), stimulants (ADHD meds) and sedatives (benzos, sleeping meds, etc.). "The NarxCare report identifies risk factors with interactive visualizations, as well as an Rx Graph, and a set of scores that numerically correspond to the patient's PDMP data." Although Appriss states on their website that their product shouldn't be used by itself to make medical decisions, that's not what's actually happening. As shown in this NarxCare article, patients are being denied medication or even being dismissed from a medical practice based on a NarxCare score alone. Some of the risk factors used in the proprietary algorithm are: The number of prescribers a patient has had in a two-year period. The number of pharmacies a patient used in a two-year period. The dosage (MME-Milligram Morphine Equivalent). Amount of other medications that may increase potency of other medications. Number of times prescriptions overlap with prescriptions from other providers. Any Mental Health Diagnosis Distance from patient to doctor Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is not to be considered medical or legal advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message

Claudia and Bev speak with a pain provider, Kelly. Kelly gives tips for interacting with your pain provider. What to do. What not to do. UDT's are discussed. Spinal Cord Stimulators. ESI's. Kelly is an active member of ASPMN - American Society for Pain Management Nursing and has been certified since 2016 and awarded AP-PMN - Advanced Practice Pain Management Nursing status in 2020. There are fewer than 100 APRN's nationwide with this designation. Links from the episode: Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia - from our debunking lies section Disclaimer: The information in this episode is not to be considered medical or legal advice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-doctor-patient-forum/message