Posted by Susan J on October 23, 2003, at 10:52:00
In reply to absolutely furious, posted by judy1 on October 23, 2003, at 8:53:50
Judy,
>>different pharmacies to get it filled and calling my shrink on a Sunday because I was out has led me to wonder if it is ethical for a pharmacist to go on strike?
<<Wow! That's exactly what I was thinking when I read your post. I cannot believe the *pharmacists* who *know* how much health insurance costs would actually go on strike, too!We had a grocery store chain here called A&P, and their employees struck for so long, it put the company out of business.
If the business had to pay for health insurance in its entirety, it could seriously damage the financial stability of the company. I work in the health insurance area, and I don't know many businesses that pay the whole thing. The outrageous increases in health care coverage is one of the things leading to higher uninsured rates in the U.S. Businesses end up dropping coverage entirely because they can't afford it.
I wonder about the ethical standards that pharmacists are held to, that's interesting. Attorneys have their *ethics* written in code. I wonder if pharmacists do. Either way, it's just plain wrong.
That would be enough for me *not* to return to that pharmacy. Ever.
Good luck with everything. I hope it works out for you. I know how horribly frustrating (and for me it would be scary) it is to not have access to meds when needed.
Susan
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