Just wondering if it is illegal for a doctor to do this, since patients can experience severe withdrawal symptoms and revert back to experiencing their original illness. Is it illegal and inhumane?
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The legal term is "patient abandonment". No law against it, but it makes a great basis for a malpractice lawsuit.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
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Since all doctors take an oath which includes "...do no harm," I would think that it is totally unethical for a doctor to withhold a prescription because of non-payment of the bill. Whether it is illegal, I do not know. But it is definitely unethical for a doctor to do this!
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meds need to be in the system awhile to work right. to hold them hostage because you did not pay a bill is nutts.. I doubt they will do that... doc bills are not the same as pharmacy bills.. you got the cash, you get the meds..