We strongly support robust research and more training throughout VHA medical personnel of the uses of medications such Suboxone and Buprenorphine to assist in the treatment of addi...
I have seen complex veterans that have polytrauma, chronic pain from this War.
I do not think that is sort of the behavior that we want to foster in the VA.
Well it sounds as if that Dr. Gray and the other doctor were encouraged not to refer people, but encouraged to use narcotics.
We have had a lot of trouble with the EPA, getting permitted to mine the resources that are there.
Pain can be an unrelenting enemy - one that thwarts an individual's ability to work and enjoy the activities they once loved.
It is critical for VA to take responsibility for its failures and rise to the challenge to change and take immediate action to adopt effecti...
These policies are indefensible. And they should be changed.
I had a path report that said it was benign, and then the patient... the same path report had mysteriously changed and become malignant.
I tend to agree with you on the advanced funding issue. Frankly, I don't see why we don't have 2-year budgeting for everything.
I would really like to get this behind us. And I take this opportunity to urge my Senate colleagues to come to the table and let's get this ...