Do you think doctors are overprescribing pain meds?

Asked by KTVZ

577 Votes

Do you think doctors are overprescribing pain meds?

49%

Yes, far too much. Yes, far too much.

51%

No, not anymore! No, not anymore!

49%

Yes, far too much.

People in pain should get what they need, but drug cos. still push them!

People in pain should get what they need, but drug cos. still push them! Show Less

4 Comments

Ka San

None that i have encountered, but the news tells a different story. how else could we have developed such an extreme opiod crisis in this country if it weren't for doctors over- prescribing.

Gramma Jean

They "over prescribe" all Big Pharma too much. Healing should be the goal of a doctor.

suzie peterson

My family went and is still going thru the over-prescribing of pain meds.

Melissa Howiler

Look around!

51%

No, not anymore!

Maybe they used to, but they've gone too far the other way!

Maybe they used to, but they've gone too far the other way! Show Less

8 Comments

Valerie Rhodes Kifer

Blaming Doctors and patients for the "opioid crisis" is ridiculous. I did think it was over prescribing when my daughter was 17 and was prescribed pain meds for strep. But some people need pain meds.

Beverly Miller

They don't for my family.

Patricia Brady-McKinney

No. It is so hard now to get what is needed for chronic pain. You have to take pee tests, they treat you like a criminal at the pharmacy half the time. My Dr. knows what I need, don't scrutinize her.

Leslie Ann

In some cases, due to patients pain level, the doctors are afraid to prescribe stronger meds, which for the patient, is wrong. The doctors should know what their patient needs, & prescribe accordingl

Koanani

Doctors are making medical decisions based on fear of regulatory attention instead of patient need. Patients rarely become addicted to prescribed pain meds. Now they are unable to receive care

Raymond Meskill

Some people. Need help help Now.

Heather Morris

I think it's ridiculous that doctors are scared to give people pain medication now because of all the penalties. Some people NEED pain medication!!

Bob Harlan

I live with chronic pain, the meds they do prescribe make me sick, but they will not prescribe me oxycodin because they are afraid of the government regulation. So I suffer.

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Asked by KTVZ

102 Votes

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

5 Comments

Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

8%

No

1 Comment

Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Asked by KTVZ

68 Votes

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

34%

Yes Yes

66%

No No

34%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

66%

No

1 Comment

Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

KTVZ

Do you think doctors are overprescribing pain meds?

49% Yes, far too much. Yes, far too much.

51% No, not anymore! No, not anymore!

49% Yes, far too much.

51% No, not anymore!

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92% Yes Yes

8% No No

92% Yes

8% No

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

34% Yes Yes

66% No No

34% Yes

66% No

49%

Yes, far too much. Yes, far too much.

51%

No, not anymore! No, not anymore!

49%

Yes, far too much.

51%

No, not anymore!

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

34%

Yes Yes

66%

No No

34%

Yes

66%

No