Many PM MDs are NOT requiring weekly/monthly urine tests. MDs are using telemedicine.
We’re gonna see a HUGE increase in ODs/deaths from LEGAL #opioids.
Why?
As adults & #chronicpain pts, we’re apparently unable to take opioids ‘as prescribed’.
Our urine is what keeps us safe!
On a serious note.
If the ODs/death rate among #chronicpain pts getting prescription #opioids does NOT increase during the 2-3 months of telemedicine—it’s obvious that UDTs are unnecessary. The hassle, humiliation, extra cost, risk of False +/-...avoidable.
Let adults be adults!
A FANTASTIC thread (by @urbanfatbiker) re: how #chronicpain pts are coerced into UDTs or no #opioids for pain control. The massive amts of money made by others at our expense. I have yet to see how a urine test has helped me. https://twitter.com/urbanfatbiker/status/1249703788010766336?s=21
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