Posted by JACJ on December 10, 2004, at 12:27:48
In reply to Giving people the info to make an informed choice, posted by ed_uk on December 10, 2004, at 12:10:20
> Hi,
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> It is my belief that people should be made aware of the potential for serious side effects from their medication. Doctors who tell their patients that a drug is 'safe' are essentially lying to them because no drug is completely safe. All drugs have risks and many of the side effects may as yet be unknown.
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> Patients can only give valid informed consent to receive a drug if they have been carefully informed about the risk of side effects.
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> I am not 'anti-med' by any means because I believe that it is useful to have a wide range of medications on the market. Accurate information about the potential risks and benefits of a drug should always be provided before a prescription is written.
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> It is important to take into account a patients attitude to drugs and information about non-drug treatments should be given if such alternatives are available.
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> Regards,
> Ed.Well said, Ed. I believe your point of view as well.
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