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I'm not arguing against physicals. Right now American law states you need to see a doctor once a year in order to procure medications. We all know how many ti
by hellbannedguy 5y ago
I'm not arguing against physicals.
Right now American law states you need to see a doctor once a year in order to procure medications.
We all know how many times patients are brought in just to get that script. They (MD's) love the six week interval. It pays for the lifestyle.
I'm lucky if my blood pressure is checked.
And the Colon scan is something they might be mentioned while walking out the door.
My point is if you have a conscience doctor, and good insurance, by all means take advantage of it.
Many Americans don't have good insurance, but need medication.
We shouldn't have to come into pricy office visits (basically a stare down, or if he's peppy--some dubious advice) just to get a medication we have been on for years.
- d110af5ccf 5y agoAdding to this, in some US states insulin has been made prescription only. Because surely that won't have any unintended consequences.
- bserge 5y agoOn the other side of the ocean, one can wait up to 3 months for a levothyroxine renewal. Now, that's in extreme cases, 2-6 weeks is the average, but levothyroxine! A basic medication for lifelong illness with no addictive or stimulant properties. But hey, it's free-ish. If you ignore the "potentially being without it for a few weeks" part, which can be debilitating.