Proposed merge for: Reforming Restrictions on Pain Management and Ending the Harmful Stigma Against Pain Patients

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Proposed merge for “Reforming Restrictions on Pain Management and Ending the Harmful Stigma Against Pain Patients”

Reforming Restrictions on Pain Management and Ending the Harmful Stigma Against Pain Patients

Objective To remove excessive restrictions and barriers that prevent chronic pain patients from accessing necessary medication, end the punitive “war on opioids,” and shift focus to compassionate, patient-centered care that allows pain patients to live with dignity and reduced suffering. Background The opioid crisis has led to sweeping policies aimed at curbing misuse and addiction. However, these one-size-fits-all policies disproportionately harm legitimate pain patients who rely on opioids …

I propose that the following 4 policy proposals, addressing the need for reforming pain management restrictions and ending the stigma against chronic pain patients, get merged:

1 @Cole_Jensen

Ban on long term & large quantity opioid prescriptions

Found this! Make sure to vote! Reforming Restrictions on Pain Management and Ending the Harmful Stigma Against Pain Patients

2 @colleenconway821

Continuing the discussion from Reforming Restrictions on Pain Management and Ending the Harmful Stigma Against Pain Patients:

Continuing the discussion from Reforming Restrictions on Pain Management and Ending the Harmful Stigma Against Pain Patients: Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this issue. For those of us with legitimate pain and as complaint patients who submit to drug tests, use a single pharmacy, only get pain through one provider. there should be no other hoops to jump through. I am able to work 40 hours and have a productive life because I use my medication as prescribed. Without it, i would s…

#3 @Tracy24

Stop the fake opioid crisis/help the people suffering from chronic pain

Please vote for this policy. Claudia will be bringing this policy to lawmakers. Reforming Restrictions on Pain Management and Ending the Harmful Stigma Against Pain Patients

#4 @daveys35

Ensure the freedom for patients to obtain life-saving opioid pain relief! repeal the cara act! amend the csa as requested by dr richard lawhern!

Please vote for this policy. Claudia who is a pain management advocate will be bring this policy before lawmakers so we need all the voets we can get. Reforming Restrictions on Pain Management and Ending the Harmful Stigma Against Pain Patients

Explanation & Justification

I propose that these policies be merged because they all focus on reforming restrictions on pain management and reducing the stigma against chronic pain patients. While each policy raises important points, consolidating them into one comprehensive proposal will strengthen our collective voice and increase the likelihood of being taken seriously by lawmakers.

The policy I’ve submitted currently has the most engagement and detailed contributions, including input from chronic pain patients and advocates. It has gained significant traction with over 1,800 votes, making it a strong candidate to serve as the main proposal moving forward. Since this policy is intended to be presented to lawmakers, it is crucial to combine our efforts and focus on one unified proposal to ensure clarity, impact, and alignment.

Merging these proposals will ensure that our shared goals are represented in the strongest possible way, giving us the best chance to effect meaningful change.