Posted by Snowie on August 24, 2000, at 18:58:19
In reply to Re: Article on Problems with Medical Bulletin Boards, posted by Chris A. on August 22, 2000, at 21:22:08
I think some pdocs are willing to post on BBSs such as this one as long as they are allowed a certain amount of anonymity. We had a practicing pdoc posting here at one time, but I haven't seen her in a while. I think perhaps she was too smart (is there such a thing?), and her knowledge of meds made some people uncomfortable. It's sad since she had so much to offer. I hope that she eventually returns.
Snowie
> Adam,
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> Write your questions out for your pDoc and hand it to him or her. Make a copy for yourself and go through them together. Say things like "I respect your honest professional input...".
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> Physicians are reticent to participate online: 1) time pressure, fatigue, juggling practice management, continuing ed, hospital duties, call and family, etc. can be a daunting task. They are human and also need a life. 2) Ethically, licensing and insurance wise (at least in the US), you don't give out anything that can be construed as medical advice to anyone that you haven't personally seen face-to-face, taken a history on and have a chart for in your office or at your place of work. The same holds for writing prescriptions. Some would probably be happy to share if they could be of help, but hold back because we live in the most litigous society in history. That is very unfortunate.
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> I wish you Godspeed in your quest for info. I'm looking for it too, hence I check in here when I get a chance or feel up to it.
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> Chris A.
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