1)where do you reside
Northwest Usa
2)how long did it take for you to see a physician who could and was willing to provide adequate long term care
about 1 month dr was booked
3)how long does it take for approval for procedures (mri, catscan, bone scan, blocks)
if you can pay or insurance covers fast ( 1 day to a 1 week
4)if for some reason you have to go to the emergency room for care how long does it take to go through the visit process (be taken to a bed, seen by a physician, receive care, and head home)
lol... not me but mom ... about 6 hours
5)are there a lot of options to chose from when deciding on a pain specialist
my were all just reg specialist drs... last pain specialist was military 10 yrs ago
6)did you find it challenging to become a patient of a physician who was willing to provide opiods
He was willing to file disabilty papers the day he met me ... he offered but I didnt feel I needed them... I use some for breathing issues ... the reg drs and urgent cares here try NOT to give opiods
7)have you ever traveled to a different country for care, and if so why
no