Posted by Paul Jay on February 10, 2000, at 10:10:28
In reply to Canada's medical system, posted by Janice on February 9, 2000, at 21:26:28
> Is there a limit to how much stimulants Canadian doctors can prescribed?
>
> Do they get flagged (or anything similar to this) for prescribing stimulants?
>As Cam W. said, there are doctors that do and those that don't in Alberta. It's the same where I live. I'd guess that in most parts of North America the only disincentives from the government are the hassle of dealing with controlled substances -- extra forms, monthly perscriptions, uninformed bureaucrats, things like that. But individual groups like my clinic could easily discourage or prohibit their members from perscribing stimulants because of misplaced concern, fear of bad press, etc.
> It can't be me. I've never experienced anyone's mistrust before. I don't think I could be mistaken for anything but an honest and trustworthy person.
>Just bad luck. Don't let a doctor's attitude get to you. I think it would be a good idea to find one with which you can have mutual respect, though.
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