Q: I don’t think you’ve approached the issue of medical procedures and devices and how to keep safe. I’m soon to have a pain pump implanted and want to be sure I ask all the right questions.
– Isaac Inquiry
A Dear Mr. Inquiry: The ECRI Institute which works to improve patient care offers the following stay-safe suggestions to ask your physician before giving permission for implantation of any kind.
• Have you exhausted all nonsurgical methods?
• Have any cases of serious harm been reported to the FDA?