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I definitely favor informed consent

Posted by chad_3 on October 8, 2002, at 0:32:47

In reply to Re: Timid - See post - death by partner of Gerner » chad_3, posted by Timidly on October 7, 2002, at 20:00:29

Hi Timidly -

I definitely believe in informed consent. In CA, it is law with DA blockers - whether to skitzophrenics or Parkinson's patients.

I also believe in the right to informed consent for certain combinations - such as yours - I didn't know that was enforcable and if so I believe in it at least in certain cases. I think a low MAOI + low stimulant can be very effective combination used cautiously (yours of course both very high).

I always liked working with Dr's - except for this movement case. It has been a *real* pain this year. Anyway - enough said I've posted lots in past and again I appreciate your commentary here.

Chad



> Chad,
>
> There will always be a few bad doctors out there, but try to keep a balanced perspective.
> The majority of doctors are good, ethical, capable, and sincerely interested in the wellbeing
> of the patient. Patients have as much reponsibility for their medical care as their doctor.
> The potential hazards of my medications has been spelled out very clearly by
> all my doctors. Each time I have moved my new Pdoc has required me to sign an informed consent
> and release of liability prior to writing prescriptions for the combination and dosages of medications
> I require. I consider that fair, very conducive to unrestrained rigorous attempts to maintiain my
> ability to function, and necessary in our current "nothing is my fault" and "law-suit at the drop of hat"
> culture. I am forever indebted to the late Dr. Hugh MacNamee of the Dartmouth Hichcock Medical Center
> (actually at the time Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and the Dartmouth Medical School were separate entities)
> for having the courage back in 1970 to try combining Ritalin with Nardil, which was at the time considered
> a lethal combination. That combination gave me back my life at a time I have given up hope.
>
> Timidly
>
> Tinidly


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