Navigating Tragedy and Ethics in Healthcare

This chapter recounts a personal journey overshadowed by the loss of a brother to opioid addiction, sparking a commitment to ethical medical practices. It explores the complexities of a healthcare system driven by financial interests, detailing the ethical dilemmas that arise when profit influences patient care. The narrative further examines the shift towards a cash pay model aimed at providing humane, non-addictive pain management solutions amidst the tumultuous landscape of the pharmaceutical industry.