I just thought of this....wondered if there was some policy in the Hippocratic Oath they take? I could see that there would be some possibility of abuse of this, espeicially for controlled drugs or highly addictive drugs (i.e. oxy-contin or valium).
2006-07-10 04:44:16 · 8 answers · asked by Left Footed 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
They can prescribe medicine for their children. My friend's father is a doctor and he's treated his sons for all sorts of things. But don't worry, doctors are always being watched for any possible violations, and they can't just prescribe anything for a family member. But say, an antibiotic, or something not habit forming, won't raise any eyebrows.
2006-07-10 04:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by melby 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
This is a question Iv'e never thought about before. I think doctors can prescribe thereself with medication but then again I'm not so sure.. Another doctor might have to do it. I dont think dentists can give there self laughing gas though
2016-03-26 23:43:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every doctor can prescribe every medication, of course also for himself, he has the knowledge and its his job! This has nothing to do with the oath.On the other hand: of course there are ( and have to be) limits! For example, in prescribing controlled drugs - but these limits are the same for everybody. So a doctor could not prescribe much addicting drugs for himself in a legal way, he would have to lie, write other names or so, that is a criminal act. Other limits are set sometimes by insurance companies, but also these are the same for each case
2006-07-10 05:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ute P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr's are NOT allowed to treat themselves, and they are NOT allowed to treat their family members. It is against the law for them to do so.
CNA II
2006-07-10 11:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by Heather W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctor's are supposed to get their prescriptions from other doctors, and for their families as well.
2006-07-10 04:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by mystic3moon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Themselves, no, family, yes, but it's highly discouraged.
2006-07-10 04:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by thepathfinder804 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can if your spouse is a doctor
2006-07-10 15:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by Terri L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can but it is not very ethical for them to do it.
2006-07-10 04:53:13 · answer #8 · answered by lifes_heart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋