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
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
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.
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”
“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
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?
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?
If you’ve ever wondered why every doctor you talk to at a large institution seems to say the s…
UC Davis Leadership Escalation
On June 24, 2025, an internal message in my UC Davis Health MyChart account revealed something criti…