America's doctor just knocked on the doors of every US physician across the country.
Virtually, at least.
On Thursday, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sent this letter to 2.3 million American doctors asking for their help to curb what's being called an "unprecedented" epidemic of opioid painkiller overdose deaths.
It's the first time in history that a surgeon general has sent a letter directly to American physicians.
This is a major signal to doctors and the public that it's time for something to be done about the thousands of Americans who are dying each year from overdosing on prescription painkillers like oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine. Full story...
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Virtually, at least.
On Thursday, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sent this letter to 2.3 million American doctors asking for their help to curb what's being called an "unprecedented" epidemic of opioid painkiller overdose deaths.
It's the first time in history that a surgeon general has sent a letter directly to American physicians.
This is a major signal to doctors and the public that it's time for something to be done about the thousands of Americans who are dying each year from overdosing on prescription painkillers like oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine. Full story...
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