How to file a complaint with the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) office
What’s the American With Disabilities Act (ADA)? “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990.The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.The purpose of the […]
How to get Copies of your Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Introduction and AMA booklet: It seems it is becoming more common for doctors to list things like “malingering, “drug-seeking behavior,” “OUD,” or “non-compliant” in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) of a chronic pain patient (CPP). Many times patients have no idea these things are even listed in their records. Once in your chart, it could […]
How to Advocate for a Loved One in the Hospital
Some Basic Facts: If the patient is currently a chronic pain patient and takes daily prescription opioids, the patient is less likely to receive opioids while in the hospital. Chances are the hospitalist is already biased against the patient. Step by step instructions: Have the patient ask for the charge nurse. If you’re on the […]
How to connect with your United States Representative/Senator
RECORDING OF WEBINAR WITH FORMER CONGRESSIONAL STAFFER ADVOCACY TIPS FOR CHRONIC PAIN ADVOCATES – OUTREACH TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: Important note: Postal mail is the slowest method to send a message to a Member’s DC office. All mail must be scanned offsite for security reasons, and it could take additional weeks to arrive. Most offices […]