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Comment on Is Opioid Dependence a Medical Condition?

HouseCall Doctors — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:09:10 GMT

Very Good Point!! Dennis. Opioids do have their place in "Medicine" for pain. That is why their are specialty's in pain management, that is why it is up to you and your physician to closely monitor your use of opioids for addiction.

Comment on Is Opioid Dependence a Medical Condition?

DENNIS GORME — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:52:57 GMT

WHAT ABOUT IF YOU NEED PAIN MEDS? I HAVE 8 SCREWS AND A PLATE IN MY LEG AND I CAN HARDLY WALK OR STAND FOR LONG PERIODS WITHOUT MY MEDICATION. I AM ON 30 MILS OF MORPHINE AND 10 MILS OF METHADOSE. I AM IN NEED OF MEDICATION. I AM ALWAYS UNCOMFORTABLE IF I DONT TAKE MY MEDS. WHAT DO I DO? DENNIS G

Comment on Welcome to the HouseCall Doctors Blog

James Egidio — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:30:43 GMT

Unfortunately, Secure Horizons and Senior Dimensions and most HMO's do not cover medical house calls. Medical house calls are covered by Medicare with Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare with Supplemental.

Comment on Welcome to the HouseCall Doctors Blog

roger miller — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:25:35 GMT

we have secure horizons, are we covered for house calls?

Unfortunately, Secure Horizons and Senior Dimensions and most HMO's do not cover medical house calls. It is Medicare with Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare with Supplemental.