I know the feeling about being the Vicodin Valet. At least it's better than being the Percocet Prescriber.
I had a patient (15 years old, mind you) totally addicted to both. She and her mother had violated my contract numerous times with so many excuses it was ridiculous. Finally, I told her you WILL see this pain doctor near Portland or you WILL be dismissed from the practice. They called the night before saying they did not have enough money to make it to the physician. The 15 year old was in tears begging for help. So, get this: Ready? I gave them $100 of my own cash to go the next day. They said they would pay me back, but I know they wouldn't and couldn't. So, they no showed and didn't call the office to tell me for three days. Of course, the pain doctor called to let me know and he offered to come up and do a HOUSE CALL!
When they called three days later for more Vicodin, my nurse told them there were 30 days worth divided into four refills at the pharmacy. The local sheriff delivered them the papers of dismissal the following day. Any takers on what they probably did with the $100?
