Citizen Petition from The Doctor Patient Forum

The Doctor Patient Forum supports the citizen petition to regulate or abolish the NarxCare system. They argue that the system lacks transparency, violates patient rights, and negatively impacts the ability of healthcare providers to deliver effective care.

The commenter supports the proposed action to stop Narxcare and reduce DEA involvement in patient treatment. They argue that the current system unfairly penalizes elderly patients with real medical issues and advocate for more compassion in medical care.

The commenter opposes the use of prescription monitoring programs and the sharing of medical records, arguing that these actions violate HIPAA rights and destroy the trust between patients and doctors. They claim that such government oversight discourages people from seeking necessary medical treatment and leads to negative health outcomes.

The commenter is requesting that the FDA classify NarxCare as Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) to ensure it is regulated and transparent. They argue that the current lack of oversight affects real medical care and that patients and doctors lack visibility into how the scores are generated.

Beverly C. Schechtman, representing The Doctor Patient Forum, submits a citizen petition requesting that the FDA regulate NarxCare as a Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). The organization argues that NarxCare's risk-scoring algorithms lack transparency and clinical validation, leading to patient harm and restricted access to necessary medications.

The commenter, representing the perspective of a chronic pain patient, supports the petition by criticizing current DEA regulations and Narxcare scoring. They argue that these practices unfairly penalize patients with legitimate, long-term opioid needs and cause significant physical and emotional suffering.