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undeterred

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21. At first I thought the doctor had crossed the line
Wed Mar 27, 2013, 12:29 AM
Mar 2013

but after thinking longer I realized, that's a doctor who really cares about keeping his patient alive, whatever it takes.

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Oh boy, my dear Aristus... CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2013 #1
100% In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #2
OK, I gotta say this: trof Mar 2013 #3
Sorry sheshe2 Mar 2013 #4
Non-compliance Texasgal Mar 2013 #5
A friend of mine in college was bi-polar and she was treated with some really HEAVY drugs. MiddleFingerMom Mar 2013 #6
Yep. See my note downthread. I wish to God mental health meds were better. nolabear Mar 2013 #19
Do they offer any explanation? sarge43 Mar 2013 #7
It's good to ask questions. AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #16
Thanks, sarge. Aristus Mar 2013 #22
I've been non-compliant re: diabetes for years. LancetChick Mar 2013 #8
I do a pretty good job of explaining treatment protocols to my patients. Aristus Mar 2013 #12
If I were dx'd with cancer, for instance RainDog Mar 2013 #9
Where I live, a diagnosis of cancer automatically qualifies you for state benefits. Aristus Mar 2013 #13
Yes, single payer is the way to go RainDog Mar 2013 #15
I read your reply last night, Aristus Mar 2013 #23
I had a friend who was fired by a doctor for non compliance undeterred Mar 2013 #10
Sometimes, we just need a little help from Mother... Aristus Mar 2013 #14
At first I thought the doctor had crossed the line undeterred Mar 2013 #21
Non-compliance is rampant when dealing with chizophrenia patients. WilliamPitt Mar 2013 #11
You didn't state the condition, but such things are self-inflicted doctor-assisted suicide. talkingmime Mar 2013 #17
I feel ya, Aristus. Me too. nolabear Mar 2013 #18
First, a parable. Then thanks for what you do. UTUSN Mar 2013 #20
Thank you for your kind reply. Aristus Mar 2013 #26
Here is a 'hold' for you libodem Mar 2013 #24
Aw, thanks... Aristus Mar 2013 #25
welcome libodem Mar 2013 #30
Since I worked as a therapy tech in a State Hospital libodem Mar 2013 #27
I learned the hard way to be complient with my asthma meds. hunter Mar 2013 #28
I'm fortunate in one respect: My clinic often has donated medications that I can give to Aristus Mar 2013 #29
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