QUESTION
Can my Doctor change my dose and amount of my pain meds drastically without warning?
Asked on Oct 05th, 2017 on Medical Malpractice - Florida
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I have been on a certain amount and strength of pain medication for 5+ years and when I went to my doctor this last week he changed my medication without my knowledge and/or even other options regarding medication. I’m in the medical field and understand the consequences of what can happen with sudden change of such meds and the lack of respect explain (Jupiter Medical Center) bought his practice.
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Generally, yes - its a clinical decision. As you know "pain management" through pharmacotherapy is HUGE controversy especially when opiates are involved you have a 5yr+ regimen of pain medication. This is an issue you should be FIRST discussing with your treating physician. That it seems you opted to seek "legal" advice first, is disconcerting as it suggests you are more concerned with arbitrarily keeping the pain meds flowing, by confrontation if needed, rather than discussing your concerns with your doctor and addressing the issue.
Answered on Oct 13th, 2017 at 6:11 AM
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