Is it unethical for a doctor to prescribe vitamins and herbs to patients that can only be bought from a pyramid company (like Amway) that he may profit from indirectly?This is not stuff that is bought OTC. And what can or should be done about it?
Answer:
Vitamins and herbal remedies are of unproven medical benefit, so they fall into an area of medical practice that isn't mainstream. If the doctor believes in these things, he can ethically sell them, but he must be open in his dealings. If the patient is aware that these are not standard treatment and that the doctor is making a profit from their sale, there's no reason it can't be done, but it's so far from the norm that it's baffling to me that the situation might occur. I'd certainly never do such a thing myself, and it would surprise me to see people go for it, but then I think it's nuts that GNC stores can find the business to stay open.
That's kind of a gray area. I've known a number of doctors that do it, but they do have to be VERY careful to keep their relationship with such companies or how they profit transparent to their patients. But the bottom line is...it is not illegal.
Consider filing complaint with your state's medical board
for unethical practices. If the prescribtion includes a specific
brand name ask if you can have generic instead. Consider going to another doctor
Sorry,I'm Not a MD...but I am a consumer,and I believe in patients rights
It sounds a little suspicious to me.
I know of docs that sell those sort of things as a convenience to their patients, pretty much at cost, but their patients can also go out to the local vitamin store and buy them if they choose.
You may want to contact your state's medical board and ask them. Each state is different with regard to rules and regulations. If a lot of people are complaining, action may be taken. If he is violating your state's laws, then he should be stopped.
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