anyone have a good letter to doctors?

bobandcarol · **Joined:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:14 pm **Posts:** 118

My friend is going to his Psychiatrist today and wants a good letter describing the program. Is there anything "canned" that people have used. I don't think I have time to write anything before then.

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nemo · **Joined:** Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:07 am **Posts:** 151

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/12/health/12bside.html

PlainVanilla · **Posted:** Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:58 am

I provided the NY times article linked above, a copy of the wikipedia summary, an abstract from project COMBINE, and a copy of Ch 17 "For Medical Professionals" from the book.

bobandcarol · **Joined:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:14 pm **Posts:** 118

Perfect - thanks Nemo and PV!

minneapolisnick · **Joined:** Tue May 19, 2009 2:17 pm **Posts:** 1793

You folks provided the exact information I was going to suggest. Also, Going4More's incredibly well-written "letter to spouse/family" located on this site is more anecdotal and less persuasive, but still something else also worth considering and a good summary of this site. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=360

nemo · **Joined:** Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:07 am **Posts:** 151

is there some way we can pin this topic to the top of the boards? this question comes up often.

minneapolisnick · **Joined:** Tue May 19, 2009 2:17 pm **Posts:** 1793

I don't have that ability -- ask N101CS.

AsRealityTurns · **Posted:** Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:56 pm

AND also the note about the use of naltrexone and pain medications in case of an accident.
The card in your wallet so medical professional know you are taking naltrexone and need special pain med.
I would hate to be in needless pain!

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