this sh*t ain't funny ...

[digimon7068]

U.S. doctors are too quick to reach for their prescription pads, according to a new report urging them to think more about side effects and non-drug alternatives.

US docs are overprescribing drugs, study finds - Health - Health care - More health news - msnbc.com

pfft...not my doc...when he picks up his scrip pad, it's usually to write down a new supplement that he wants me to take, or to change the daily dose of one of my existing ones...can't remember the last time he actually wrote down a drug on one and sent me to get it filled.

 

[PICK3]

They are trying to curtail prescription drug abuse, but the economics are against them.

If someone wants drugs, they can complain about back pain until one of two things happen:

1) Someone gives them the drugs they want.

2) They finally find an enthusiastic cutter who will do a two level fusion for a mere all-in cost of ~$30,000.

It's the new medicare!

know what pain I complain about at the Dr's office?

 

[mrplunkey]

know what pain I complain about at the Dr's office?

Prolly anal leakage.

Just guessin'