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| Topic Started: Aug 18 2012, 09:24 AM (856 Views) | |
| Deleted User | Aug 18 2012, 09:24 AM Post #1 |
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Why must a patient have to go to see the doctor every time a prescription needs a refill? I am referring especially to RX that one has to take for life. Is there any reason why a standing order cannot be left with the pharmacist and the patient must be required to see the doctor every 4 months to review the condition. Surely, this would lower medical costs and move those long lines in waiting rooms quicker. I suspect this method we currently have is that they get paid for such a visit in which case I say, the doctors are more interested in making more money than they are in allowing more time in instances where a patient needs more than a 5 minute visit. I do not see this as pracising medicine but pushing people through like an assembly line .. the more they push through, the more they earn. My former doctor's earnings were $300,000/annually and I can see why .. I felt like a part on an assembly line - while still trying to discuss a condition, he is on his way out the door .. next patient please. How does that consitute good care? |
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| Darcie | Oct 15 2012, 04:42 AM Post #31 |
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That is surprising, I saw my pharmacist on Wednesday and he renewed one of my prescriptions right away. When I asked about it he said it was official that he could. Maybe it is being implemented by region? |
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| Durgan | Oct 15 2012, 05:17 AM Post #32 |
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I am 77 this year, and unless I see some effect from the pill pushed. I don't take the medicine. Most doctors do not believe the medicine prescribed has any effect. It beats bleeding and exorcising demons and they have to do something for their money. Obviously some medicines (pills) do work but most do not. I look forward to the last great adventure with some interest, but I would like the transition to be quick without too much misery. Talking to a friend on high pressure pills, he told me they were coming out in his faeces undigested. |
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| Olive Oil | Oct 15 2012, 10:35 AM Post #33 |
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While I view many prescriptions with deep suspicion, there is no doubt that they keep some people alive and functioning. I would only take one when it's absolutely necessary. There is a downside to every medication which must be weighed. |
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| wildie | Oct 15 2012, 12:57 PM Post #34 |
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I assume that these pills would be safe to consume, as they appear to be passing through without changing form! |
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