Guest guest Posted March 20, 1999 Report Share Posted March 20, 1999 In a message dated 3/20/99 5:48:03 AM !!!First Boot!!!, KMTW4825@... writes: << More importantly it is very, very true that most MD's DO NOT know a lot about the meds they prescribe other than what they are told by the pharmaceutical representatives. Most MD's do not tell you either of the potential dangers or side effects to the drugs they prescribe. >> Not good medicine, IMHO. A doc has no business prescribing any medicine that he/she does not know a lot about! Also, a doc is foolish if their knowledge about a medicine is only what the drug reps tell them. Bad medicine! Most docs are taught that you should become very very familiar with a few of the medicines from each class of drugs and use only those that they are very very knowledgeable about. That is why we RLS'ers some times run into resistance when we visit our docs demanding some " new " drug (new to the doctor that is). A " good " and caring doc will rise to the challenge and do some " homework " and become knowledgeable about this " new " drug. Many " ethical " and honest docs will refuse to see drug reps or they will " tolerate " the drug reps so as to obtain drug samples for their patient's benefit. A good physician will not base his/her knowledge/prescription/advice about a drug simply based on what a drug rep has " sold " them. Many docs will not recommend/advise certain herbal treatments because they can NOT tell you either of the potential dangers or side effects of the herbal treatment (because it is not known by anyone - no scientific studies) and good docs don't like to " experiment " on their patients. RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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