Posted by Racer on February 29, 2008, at 15:47:08
In reply to Re: babblers...please turn into this!, posted by upsndowns on February 29, 2008, at 14:11:55
> Just a thought, but would it cover your doc if you drew up a contract assuring him that you would not abuse the meds nor would you engage in life-threatening behaviors if he prescribed the stimulants for you? As I said, I am new to your issues, so this is just a thought.
It's a good thought, although it sounds as though it's unlikely to make a difference in this case. I suspect that the doctor in question may see the frequent contact from this poster as being indicative of impulse control issues, which might not bode well for keeping up his side of the contract.
I'd also like to point out that liability is only *one* aspect to this: my guess is that the doctor also wants to do the best thing for his patient, and does not believe that stimulants would be in the patient's best interest. I think he's trying to protect the patient.
It's still a good thought, though, and it's one that most of us might do well to keep in mind if similar issues come up for us. (Along with my fall-back suggestion: second opinion...)
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