Posted by Rebekah Fortson on 12/08/11

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If a doctor prescribes a medication in a much stronger dose
for a much longer period of time, than what is recommended
for safe use, then shouldn't that doctor be accountable to
his patient ?? A patient tends to see thier doctor as
trustworthy, and as a general rule, puts complete faith in
them. Doctors take an oath to provide good care for the
health of thier patients, and therefore should be bond by
that oath and responsibility.My mother was prescribed 20
mg. of predisone, for approx. 3 years ! We understand now
that was a very strong dose and it should have never been
given to her for that long. Now her bones and disc in her
joints, spine and now her neck are literally dissolving
away. She cannot even hold her head up, her neck cannot any
longer support it. She is in chronic pain constantly, and
it has destroyed her life, and affected all of us who love
her. I am the only one to try to help her, yet so limited
due to my own diagnosis of R/A. Is there anything or anyone
that can help ? She needs care, so please any suggestions
would help ! Thank you, Rebekah

The Doctor's Responsibility ??, 12/08/11, by Rebekah Fortson.

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