I was wondering if I was the only person who feels this way. I have a huge problem with docs who have no problem with pushing as many pain meds on patients as they can. We tend to get the same pts. back frequently and they request pain meds on the min. they are due. Some even set their cell phones to go off and wake them so they can call for pain meds. I don't mind treating someones pain, but I do have a problem making these pts "legal junkies" and in my hospital we do. We just had a frequent flyer come in and for 3 days took demerol 75mg IVP every 4 hours around the clock.(not to mention 50mg of Vistaril IM every 6 hours) And guess what, all tests were negative. And all the MD could say was "Well she has a history of kidney stones". Well Doc, she didnt have them this time. Then he just ups and sends her home. This was a female who was 4'11" and weighed 80lbs. This happens way too much here. Anyone else with this problem???:angryfire