can a doctor refuse a patien pain meds if the patien has already had 2 surguries and refuses another?

Question

patient as had 2 surguries , spinial injections,(numerous)and pain doesn't sem to improve. last surgury has caused numbness in right arm and hand , doctor also have told him he still could end up in a wheelchair.

Answer 1

Every doctor is different. He has the duty to treat his patient to the best of his abilities, but if he believes it's not in the patient's best interest to become dependent on narcotics, he certainly has the right to refuse to prescribe them.

The patient is always free to consult with another doctor. I'm sorry for whoever it is that's in this situation. It's really a horrible place to be at...

Answer 2

Yes. A doctor can refuse anything he wants to. It's at his discretion as to how he treats you. Obviously, you are not satisfied with this physician. If he is an ortho. or Neuro. surgeon, I suggest you go to a pain management doctor. They will evaluate you on an individual basis including all your MRI's, XRAY's, operative, and surgeon's reports. They may even do newer tests of their own. But an agreement is worked out with you and the physician as to how many and what kind of meds you need. Exactly enough pills will be given to you to get you to your next appointment. This can be a lifelong ordeal for chronic pain patients. Your behavior will also be a factor. It is quite common for chronic pain patients to become addicted. That is just the way it is. Everyone who works it for any length of time knows it. But, if your behavior seems more drug-seeking than earnestly in pain, any physician may be skeptical of your reasons. Do not go into the office demanding and citing what you want. Go in matter of factually quietly citing what has and has not worked for you in the past. Don't be a know it all about the issue. That is a real turn off to docs. Go in sincerely acting as though you are seeking help-as I am sure you are. I too have had chronic pain in my back and neck for about 29 years. I understand the physicians better because I work with them and in pain management.

Answer 3

Yes they can.If you have truly exhausted all other alternatives,with the exception of another surgery,I would suggest finding another doctor.Preferably a pain management doctor.my fiance has just had his second back surgery the last being a spinal fusion,and was told that there was nothing more that could be done for him.So he sees a pain management doctor who prescribes him Oxycontin 80mg three times a day,roxicodone 30mgs three times a day, and Lyrica 75mg twice a day.It doesn't completely stop all the pain but it helps him to be able to function better than he would with out it.He also has the numbness that you descibed.Look in the phone book under physicians and the sub pain management.Make sure that you get records from your previous doctor as they won't . prescribe strong narcotics with out them.Good luck!

Answer 4

No, I don't think so ordinarilly. Only if the med's are at a toxic level in the blood. Perhaps the patient should do some chinese acupuncture or look into holistic methods.

Answer 5

Yes, your doctor can refuse to give you pain meds if you dont go along with his treatment plan. My doc did the exact thing to me. I found another doc. But to answer your question, he can refuse to write you another script without violating any laws, etc.

Answer 6

yes, if he feels like there's an addiction. has he tried a pain management dr.?
unfortunately, sometimes we have to deal with the pain. i've had 6 knee surgeries, and honestly, i feel pain with/without the meds, and i have a clearer head without them. however, that's just me.
take care

Answer 7

A Dr can do what he wants, but it doesn't make it right, there is some agency you can report him to