Perceived 'War on Doctors' nearing 100 years: part I (1914-2000).

摘要

Doctors are concerned that prescribing opioid analgesics in chronic pain treatment is accompanied by an unacceptable risk of unwarranted prosecution. Doctors are fearful of the standards through which physicians are targeted and prosecuted. Some medical professionals regard criminalization of medical practice as a consequence of Prohibition law which represents an error in social policy that distorts medical standards.This article (Part I) depicts the perception of the War on Doctors in the 20th century, the treatment of doctors as drug dealers and the drug enforcement administration's war on prescription painkillers".2 PART II summarizes the 21st century initiatives, policies and developing national guidelines from numerous organizations pertaining to appropriate pain management.