1)where do you reside (Massachusetts, USA)

2)how long did it take for you to see a physician who could and was willing to provide adequate long term care (3 years)

3)how long does it take for approval for procedures (mri, catscan, bone scan, blocks) (immediately)

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, recieve care, and head home) (2-3 hours)

5)are there a lot of options to chose from when deciding on a pain specialist (no only in Boston)

6)did you find it challenging to become a patient of a physician who was willing to provide opiods (yes, still don't have one)

7)have you ever traveled to a different country for care, and if so why (no)

Good luck on your research.