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UC Davis Leadership Escalation

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On June 24, 2025, an internal message in my UC Davis Health MyChart account revealed something critical: my concerns about ongoing mistreatment and lack of proper pain management weren’t just seen by my assigned physician — they were forwarded to UC Davis Health leadership.

The message, submitted by K. Rodriguez, RN, confirms that my June 23 message titled “Where Does It End?” was elevated beyond the clinic level. This escalation is important, because it establishes that institutional leadership is now aware of my situation. There is no longer any claim of ignorance. They are informed.

This moment is part of a long timeline of concern and harm. But it also shows that persistence matters. When patients speak clearly and consistently — someone is listening, even if they don’t want to respond.

This documentation directly supports the claim that UC Davis leadership has been informed of medical and ethical concerns, establishing awareness and potential liability if no corrective action is taken.

Documented: June 28, 2025

4 responses to “UC Davis Leadership Escalation”

  1. Kikma Avatar
    Kikma

    It’s encouraging to see that persistence can lead to acknowledgment, even in complex healthcare systems. The fact that your concerns were escalated to leadership shows a level of accountability, though delayed. This situation highlights the importance of clear communication and advocacy in healthcare. The long timeline of concern underscores the need for systemic change. Do you think this escalation will lead to tangible improvements in your care?

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    1. The Real Opioid Crisis, LLC Avatar
      The Real Opioid Crisis, LLC

      Thank you — and yes, that contradiction is exactly what makes this so frustrating. If UC Davis truly believed that increasing my medication was unsafe, then referring me elsewhere to consider the very same option isn’t clinical reasoning — it’s a liability move. And when it results in prolonged suffering, it’s not just bureaucratic—it borders on medical negligence. Especially the longer it persists, right?

      What’s worse is that I already had second opinions — including one from their own pain specialists — recommending a safe, FDA-approved increase. Rather than follow through, my provider Dr. Davis inserted “suspected OUD” into the record without evaluation, and now wants to shift responsibility to an outside clinic. I feel like I’m in a nightmare.

      It’s not patient care. It’s risk avoidance. And when a provider knowingly withholds effective treatment and refuses to act on available clinical options, it crosses into abandonment. More people need to know this.

      Patients in pain deserve honest, accountable care — not to be shuffled away because their needs don’t fit the system’s comfort zone.

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  2. German news Avatar
    German news

    It’s encouraging to see that your concerns were escalated to the leadership level, as it shows accountability within the system. Persistence in advocating for proper care is crucial, and this step demonstrates that your voice is being heard. However, it’s disappointing that it took so long for your situation to be acknowledged. The lack of immediate action raises questions about the responsiveness of the healthcare system. Why does it take such persistent effort for patients to receive the attention and care they deserve?

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    1. The Real Opioid Crisis, LLC Avatar
      The Real Opioid Crisis, LLC

      Thank you — that means a lot. I agree, it shouldn’t take this level of persistence just to be heard. And when the system only listens after being pushed to the edge, that’s not accountability — that’s damage control. Patients deserve better than to fight uphill just to access the care they need.

      I won’t stop speaking up, though — not for me, and not for the next person either. Sometimes rebellion is the only rational response to a system that refuses to course-correct.

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