Addiction Quote by Michael Bihovsky
““My doctors, who are not cavalier with prescriptions, give me this medication because I have earned their trust. And yet, with mounting government and public pressure, my doctors’ hands are becoming increasingly tied. They apologetically explain to me why they are required to make the medication even harder for me to get, against their own medical judgment. If the day ever comes when they aren’t allowed to prescribe Percocet to me at all, it may well be the end of the minimal quality of life I fight so hard to achieve.””
About This Quote
Doctors feel pressured by regulations, limiting their ability to prescribe needed medication, threatening patients' quality of life.
In simple terms: Regulations restrict doctors, harming patients.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for balanced medical policies.
Themes
healthcare
ethics
regulation
patient autonomy
Mood
frustrated
concerned
Type
testimonial
advocacy
When to use this quote
- chronic pain treatment
- doctor-patient trust
- policy reform
Key Concepts
medical judgment
government policy
pain management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies protect patients while respecting doctors' expertise?
- What alternatives exist for pain management?
A Different Perspective
Balancing safety and access is complex.
