What Happens When Doctors Mistreat Chronic Pain Patients?

A true story of UC Davis Health mistreatment, silence, and the fight for chronic pain patient rights.

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Part 27: When ‘No’ Isn’t Just a Refusal—It’s a Pattern

Part 27: When ‘No’ Isn’t Just a Refusal—It’s a Pattern

Sometimes, it’s not what’s denied that matters — it’s how casually the denial is made. This week, I …

Part 26 – Pain Management Gave Me the Truth

Part 26 – Pain Management Gave Me the Truth

After so much fighting for proper treatment, I finally sat down with the UC Davis Health Pain Manage…

Part 25: The UC Davis Health Pain Agreement They Broke

Part 25: The UC Davis Health Pain Agreement They Broke

They had me sign it. A formal five-page agreement with UC Davis Health, signed by both me and Dr. Mo…

Part 24: Where Does It End? Maybe with the Truth.

Part 24: Where Does It End? Maybe with the Truth.

Dr. Torres, the interim provider covering for Dr. Davis, had a chance to review my care. We showed u…

Part 23: When a Doctor Says “The Medication Just Isn’t Working”

Part 23: When a Doctor Says “The Medication Just Isn’t Working”

“The number of oxycodone pills is the maximum I will prescribe. Any more than that, you have t…

Part 22: Dr. Davis Fill-In Acknowledges Complexity — But Offers No Help

Part 22: Dr. Davis Fill-In Acknowledges Complexity — But Offers No Help

In my follow-up with Dr. Torres (Doctor filling in for Dr. Davis while away for six weeks) on June 1…

Part 21: If It Was Unsafe, Why Refer Me to Someone Who Might Do It?

Part 21: If It Was Unsafe, Why Refer Me to Someone Who Might Do It?

If opioids were too “unsafe” to continue… why refer me to someone who might prescribe more? Welcome …

Why Do All the Doctors Say the Same Thing?

Why Do All the Doctors Say the Same Thing?

If you’ve ever wondered why every doctor you talk to at a large institution seems to say the s…

UC Davis Leadership Escalation

UC Davis Leadership Escalation

On June 24, 2025, an internal message in my UC Davis Health MyChart account revealed something criti…

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