Citizen Petition from The Doctor Patient Forum

The commenter opposes the proposed action, arguing that it removes individualization from patient care and relies on statistics that do not align with medical science. They express concerns that the scoring system creates a false sense of risk for providers and advocate for patients to have access to their own score information.

The commenter opposes the implementation of a numerical score for pain management, arguing that it is unregulated, violates HIPAA, and causes harm to chronic pain patients. They request that the agency stop the use of these scores.

A patient suffering from chronic pain argues that the proposed action regarding Narc Care and PDMD violates HIPAA privacy rights and leads to discrimination against disabled individuals. The commenter requests that the government stop judging patients and allow them to manage their conditions without being dismissed by medical professionals.

The commenter argues that government involvement in medical decision-making, specifically regarding chronic pain management and the DEA's role, constitutes a violation of constitutional rights and an act of tyranny. They demand complete transparency and believe the government has no right to interfere in the private relationship between patients and their healthcare providers.

A private individual opposes the use of AI and government guidelines to determine pain medication dosages. The commenter argues that medical decisions regarding chronic pain should be made solely between the patient and their doctor based on updated clinical guidelines.

The commenter argues against the implementation of a computerized scoring system to alert prescribers or pharmacists about patient medications. They contend that individual patient needs and physician knowledge should take precedence over automated scores, which they believe could lead to biased care and reduced treatment options.

The commenter argues against the implementation of a computerized scoring system to alert prescribers or pharmacists about patient medications. They contend that individual patient needs and physician knowledge should take precedence over automated scores, which they believe could lead to biased care and reduced treatment options.