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# TITLE: Is it okay for doctors to withhold pain medication from patients who are addicted to opioids? [cc463b79dd8ec6b832314ec61a9aeb3a]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, it is not okay for doctors to withhold pain medication from patients who are addicted to opioids. The exception is when the doctor is in doubt about the veracity of the patient's claim of pain, or when the doctor is certain that the patient is abusing the health care system.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, it is not okay for doctors to withhold pain medication from patients who are addicted to opioids. However, if the doctor is in doubt about the veracity of the patient's claim of pain, it is okay for the doctor to withhold pain medication until the patient's claim of pain is verified.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, it is not okay for doctors to withhold pain medication from patients who are addicted to opioids. The exception is when the doctor is in doubt about the veracity of the patient's claim of pain.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, it is not okay for doctors to withhold pain medication from patients who are addicted to opioids. However, if the doctor has reason to believe the patient is faking their claim of pain, it is okay to withhold pain medication.
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