The Manhattan doctor was convicted on 10 counts of unlawful distribution of oxycodone without legitimate medical purpose.
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Doctor Sentenced To Life In Prison For Patient's Opioid Death
The judge presiding over the trial said that the doctor had an established record of unscrupulous prescribing practices.
Family Of Woman Whose Obituary Went Viral Sue For Info About Her Death
According to the suit by the ACLU, police refused to provide Madelyn Lisenmeir with medical attention while being held in custody–neglect that may have led to her death. When Madelyn Linsenmeir died after a battle with opioid addiction on October 7, 2018, her family penned a heartfelt obituary for the 30-year-old single mother and earned… Continue reading Family Of Woman Whose Obituary Went Viral Sue For Info About Her Death
"The Conners" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
“We could’ve gone down other avenues, but we felt it was the right thing for the character. As you know, it’s a crisis in this country.” The return of Roseanne was one of the biggest comeback stories of the year—until Roseanne Barr got fired for posting inflammatory tweets this May. The show has since been… Continue reading "The Conners" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
"The Connors" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
“We could’ve gone down other avenues, but we felt it was the right thing for the character. As you know, it’s a crisis in this country.” The return of Roseanne was one of the biggest comeback stories of the year until Roseanne Barr got fired for posting inflammatory tweets this May. The show has since… Continue reading "The Connors" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
Could Informing Doctors Of Patients' Opioid Deaths Curb Prescribing?
How are doctors’ prescribing behavior affected when they’re notified of their own patients’ opioid-related deaths? Some California doctors have recently received letters that changed how they prescribed opioids, according to new research. The letters informed doctors of the deaths of patients to whom they had prescribed opioids, according to the Washington Post. Such letters were… Continue reading Could Informing Doctors Of Patients' Opioid Deaths Curb Prescribing?