Establish Boundaries for Prescribing Meds for Yourself or Family

May 2019

You'll be asked to write an Rx for a family member, friend, etc.

Prescribing Rxs for yourself, family, or friends isn't technically illegal in many scenarios...depending on the med and your state law.

But medical associations and most state medical boards generally frown on it...mainly because personal feelings may affect professional judgment and it can be tricky to discuss sensitive info.

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Establish Boundaries for Prescribing Meds for Yourself or Family

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