Pain Medication: Case Study

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The allegation in this complaint is inappropriate prescribing of pain medication by Dr. Warbritton, to patient Paul Faulconer. A medical review of the case was performed by Dr. Cupp who submitted several follow-up questions. Dr. Warbritton also responded to the Board in writing, saying Faulconer’s healthcare has been complicated and pain management is essential.

Kay Pratt (complainant) felt Dr. Warbritton prescribed Paul OxyContin, but Dr. Warbritton said he never prescribed OxyContin to Faulconer, only Oxycodone. Paul did receive OxyContin for pain management, but it was from the hospital following his surgery. Warbritton said Kay has not had much, if any, dealings with Paul’s medical issues. He assumed that Kay would want to discuss Paul's medical issues in order to better understand what type of pain therapy was being used. Dr. Warbritton felt an open dialogue would circumvent a lot of inaccurate conclusions Kay has made about her brother’s care.

The complainant said she took photos of medication prescribed by Dr. Warbritton, Attachment 1.

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Warbritton, to patient Paul Faulconer. A medical review of the case was performed by Dr. Cupp who submitted several follow-up questions. Dr. Warbritton also responded to this complaint in writing, indicating that Mr. Faulconer's healthcare has obviously been very complicated. He has had multiple reasons for pain, and that pain medication has proven to be essential to Faulconer's care. Warbritton denied prescribing Oxycodone to Faulconer, even though this was suggested by the complainant who he claims has not had much, if any, dealings with Faulconer’s medical

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