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Really Serious?
by lady67, Jul 24, 2008 09:08PM
This is an example of the letter I hand delivered to all the MDs in our area and I thought it might be something others might like to use.
I, __________________________________________________, (today’s date), request that I NOT be prescribed controlled substances unless absolutely necessary for my medical treatment and then only if my husband and I come in together for me to obtain such treatment. Specifically but not limited to the following:
Narcotic Pain Relievers
Sleep Aids of any type
Tranquilizers and or sedatives
Narcotic Cough Suppressants
I have recognized that I have a problem with these medications and I am seeking to end the grip they have long had on my life. Therefore I do not wish to receive any form of addicting medications. This has been a difficult path for me to take and I hope that as a medical provider you understand that this is a disease, but with the loving support of God, family, friends, and health care providers, I will be able to control this illness.
Thank you for your continued support through this condition.
Sincerely,
I, __________________________________________________, (today’s date), request that I NOT be prescribed controlled substances unless absolutely necessary for my medical treatment and then only if my husband and I come in together for me to obtain such treatment. Specifically but not limited to the following:
Narcotic Pain Relievers
Sleep Aids of any type
Tranquilizers and or sedatives
Narcotic Cough Suppressants
I have recognized that I have a problem with these medications and I am seeking to end the grip they have long had on my life. Therefore I do not wish to receive any form of addicting medications. This has been a difficult path for me to take and I hope that as a medical provider you understand that this is a disease, but with the loving support of God, family, friends, and health care providers, I will be able to control this illness.
Thank you for your continued support through this condition.
Sincerely,
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