I was debating going to the emergency room and then had to go get a primatine mist inhaler to substitute for now. Which i was told by my doctor not even to use. The guy just said "I'm not doing it. You dont sound too bad on the phone, have a good night" CLICK There is no way this can be allowed am I right?
2007-11-13 12:06:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Hard to believe in this age of "sue happy people" that this "doctor" would tell you anything like this over the phone. Not saying that he didn't, but for fear of him being sued in the event that you really did need one, he should have advised you to seek medical attention immediately. Its like calling the ER and asking a question, they are not going to give advise over the phone. They are going to tell you to go to a Dr or come to the ER. If something had happened to you and this Dr didn't advise you to seek medical attention, he leaves himself open for lawsuits.
Your other Dr is correct. Primatine Mist is dangerous. Has led to several deaths. Be careful with it.
BTW if you had an Rx until the end of Dec, why didn't you call the pharmacy for a refill?
2007-11-13 12:20:13 · answer #1 · answered by emtp911 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. You should not allow your inhaler to run out before you get your next one from a valid prescription. If you feel as though it is an emergency get to the emergency room.
2007-11-13 12:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by NICHOLAS 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a prescription, fill it. If your breathing is good enough to seek advice on the internet, perhaps you should not use emergency services and see your regular physician ASAP. You should make sure you do not run out of your prescription medications by asking our MD for a back-up Rx.
2007-11-13 12:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by VeeBee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your prescrip is good for another 7 weeks.. so you have plenty of time to see your regular doctor to get a refill or a new prescription... whats the problem.. and hes right.. you sounded fine on the phone,you were able to breath you were not in distress but you want to ty up the emergency room facilities.. and wh;y do people complain when doctors refuse to jump and peole command,, YOU are not a doctor but ;you want him to give you drugs because you say so... i dont think so
2007-11-13 12:13:12 · answer #4 · answered by hello kitty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
And you expected him to see your prescription over the phone how?
Yes, it's okay for the on call doctor to decide not to help someone get high.
If you had a real need, and a prescription, you should have gone in person.
2007-11-13 12:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-11 10:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by barreda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need a new doctor. He probably wouldn't renew over the phone cuz dhe makes no money that way. He probably also told you not to use the over-the-counter inhaler for the same reason. I wouldn't go to the emergency either unless you are having an extreme attack because your insurance will not consider it an emergency and deny it.
2007-11-13 12:11:56 · answer #7 · answered by T 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
No!!!!! Try calling your doctor directly, and if you are really having a problem with your asthma , go to the emergency room.
2007-11-13 12:11:54 · answer #8 · answered by Melba Toast 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wrong. Without him seeing you to know what is wrong and how bad you are, he is taking a chance which their insurance company does not want them as doctors to do (Call in a med).
It has happened to me with a UTI and my doctor whom I was talking to would not call in any med till he saw me.
Go to the ER if you get worse.
2007-11-13 12:12:57 · answer #9 · answered by Momwithaheart 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER & get a prescription. You don't want to get in a situation where you need it urgently & don't have one. Good luck, sounds like a heartless doc.
2007-11-13 12:09:52 · answer #10 · answered by Rhonda & Cats 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋