by Heather Grace
John Stossel spoke out on behalf of pain patients everywhere, appearing on the O'Reilly Factor on February 23. Soon after, he took the topic on step further, discussing it on his show on the Fox Business Channel, "Stossel."
On February 23, Bill O'Reilly spoke with John Stossel (briefly) about pain, doctors leaving the pain management field, patients not getting adequate care, etc. It was sort of a promo for the full show on the subject, Stossel Show, which aired February 25 on Fox Business. Get the scoop at: http://www.creators.com/opinion/john-stossel/whose-body-is-it-2010-02-24.html.
It was a proud day--to see a member of the popular media coming to our defense. In the beginning of the segment on pain, Stossel remarked that he realizes many people fear death... that is their greatest fear. But, for him, being in severe pain the rest of his life is his greatest fear.
As someone who has dealt with pain himself, Stossel knows all too well how serious an issue pain can be! Not only does he champion the plight of the pain patient, he recognizes the fear and trepidation created by the DEA for even the most dedicated, well-meaning GOOD pain doctor.
His show delves deep into what the FDA does to patients, preventing them from getting the most effective care. He also discusses how the DEA has not just prosecuted doctors, causing good ones to use their life-savings defending themselves... but worse, how the DEA has also gone after patients! One patient discusses how he was personally jailed, because of the quantity of prescribed medication he had, for his own use. It's outrageous--a show that ALL PAIN SUFFERERS MUST SEE!
Here's the link to Hulu... watch it now! Stossel asks: Who owns your body and why should the FDA control what you put in your body? The entire episode is great. However, if you want to just see the segment on pain, it's at 25:57. Check it out:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/135096/stossel-thu-feb-25-2010#s-p4-so-i0
But, don't just watch it! Let John Stossel know how much you appreciate what he did for all of us, as pain patients! Visit his web site: http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/stossel Or, email him: stossel@foxbusiness.com.
Why? He is supporting our cause! It's a REALLY big deal that he recognizes how doctors are afraid to help pain patients. John Stossel is one of the few people IN THE MEDIA WHO IS IN OUR CORNER, so show your appreciation!
Thanks all --- keep fighting the good fight and stay well!
Love, Heather :)
Sunday, May 9, 2010
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