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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill today issued a statement following the shooting death of Dr. Todd Graham, who was killed after refusing to provide a prescription for opioids. “Although the circumstances behind the tragic death of Dr. Todd Graham are still unfolding, one thing remains clear: the dangers of opioid abuse and it’s connection to violent and deadly behavior cannot be overstated,” Hill said. “Refusing to provide narcotics when medically unnecessary was not only the right thing to do and the responsible thing to do, it was the heroic thing to do. Dr. Graham did what we hope all doctors would do – he did what was best for his patient by following the maxim “first do no harm.” Tragically, in his simple effort to save a life he lost his own. “With an opioid crisis of this magnitude, addicts demanding these drugs have shown us time and again there are no limits to the lengths they will go to satisfy their craving. Despite this devastating act of violence, I’m calling on all physicians, pharmacists and others involved in the proper distribution of medication to do the right thing and be vigilant in demonstrating proper management of pain.” |
