Thread by @ravensspirit68

@OldHeadFighta @lakeparkcpl @JT_Berone @national_pain 1-The NPS focus is primarily a data mining study of CPPs and pain, states pain is a biopsychosocial experience, places emphasis on 'alternatives' & 'multi-modal' options while constantly equating opioids w/ OUD & addiction as 'risk'.
'Reduce new starts', a rule of thumb.

@OldHeadFighta @lakeparkcpl @JT_Berone @national_pain 2-While NPS professes to support 'patient centered care' we know that that is not possible when opiates are concerned as treating pain in that realm is overseen by non medical entities creating policies that involve DEA/DOJ/LE involvement.

@OldHeadFighta @lakeparkcpl @JT_Berone @national_pain 3-The NPS actually removes MD and PT autonomy in making medical decisions. It also professes not to discriminate but promotes screening people for recreational drug use, childhood trauma, domestic violence or rape as a 'risk management' tool in regard to prescribing practice.

@OldHeadFighta @lakeparkcpl @JT_Berone @national_pain 4-Guess that's where I'd start if I were pointing out issues I have with the National Pain Strategy.
And I'd be remiss if I didn't add the involvement of 'pain psychologists' leading a lot of the discussions re: policies and practices. 😔

@OldHeadFighta @lakeparkcpl @JT_Berone @national_pain 5-For anyone who is unfamiliar with the National Pain Strategy, here is the summary/strategy.
You tell me if YOU are getting 'patient centered care'.
You tell me if YOU feel you have a CHOICE in how YOUR PAIN is treated. 🧐 #ShareOurPain
iprcc.nih.gov/national-pain-…