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Jail Doctor Wins Lawsuit Over Substitution of Pain Medication

The plaintiff broke his hand in jail and was prescribed Darvocet for pain; a jail doctor directed that it be withheld to see if over-the-counter medications would control the pain, since many jail inmates including the plaintiff have substance abuse histories.

The defendants argued that the plaintiff's desire for Darvocet ...

 

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