Ep. 89 – Why the NFL Doesn’t Follow Prescription Drug Regulations: Rick Maese, The Washington PostEp. 89 – Why the NFL Doesn’t Follow Prescription Drug Regulations: Rick Maese, The Washington Post
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Greg interviews Rick Maese, a sports features wri…
29:32•25 Apr 2017
Rick Maese on the NFL's Painkiller Predicament: An Inside Look
“Without going too deep into labor law here- the NFL and its players- they operate with a collective bargaining agreement.”
Why does the NFL seem to sidestep prescription drug regulations? In this episode of the Cover 2 Resources podcast, Greg McNeil sits down with Rick Maese, a sports features writer for The Washington Post, to dig into this pressing issue. Rick shares his extensive investigative work on how NFL team doctors prescribe opioids to keep players on the field, raising some serious ethical questions.
The discussion covers the collective bargaining agreement that governs these practices and the labor laws that complicate the situation. Rick suggests that separating team doctors from team ownership might be a way to tackle these ethical concerns. This episode isn't just about football; it sheds light on broader issues in healthcare and pain management, making it relevant for anyone interested in the opioid crisis or ethical medical practices.
Tune in to understand the complexities behind the NFL's painkiller problem and what it means for players' health and safety.
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