The opioid epidemic has everyone in the medical field on edge. Providers are struggling to keep up with new regulations and guidelines, regulators are working diligently to build safeguards to protect the public at large, and patients are left feeling the burden of an ever-changing landscape. As regulations get tighter, drug enforcement officials are clamping down on those who may be inappropriately prescribing medications (knowingly or unknowingly). From a public point of view, this is exactly what we need law enforcement to do: work aggressively to find violations and help to protect us all. But what if this happens to your doctor? What are you supposed to do? 1. Get the facts: look for a reputable news source to get the details of exactly what is known. While rumors and hearsay may be juicy, their accuracy is always suspect. 2. Contact your doctor’s office. You can often get updated information from the...