Is it right for a doctor to prescribe you rx's without seeing you for over a year?

Question

I finally grew so frustrated mentally because of my doctor bills and having trouble keeping steady work that i applied for disability.I have had times where he presibed medications i could not afford so i never filled them,like xanax for panic attacks,and had situations where i was under extreme anxiety and he would refer me to a place where they only accepted people whom were already on disability.When speaking to me he makes it sound like he supports me,but in the documents that my attorney retrieved from him,i do not have his support,he thinks i can continue to work.I have been seeing this doctor for clinical depression for 6 years after I initially had some sort of brain siezure event that made me go into a dementia.he treats me for this,high blood pressure,high cholesterol and bronchial infections related to my chronic asthma,so theres a certian amount of maintenance,like blood work.It's almost like he's working for the state and only wants my $,is this proper care for a patient?

I forgot to add that i have not had insurance while ive been treated for clinical depression,its been out of pocket expense

Answer 1

Maybe you need to find another Doctor and get a more definite opinion.....Most Docs wont prescribe rxs if youve not been there in a while.....

Answer 2

no.... i would find two new doctors. One for your general health issues and another for the mentally health stuff. there has to be a way to get your medications so you can afford them. many companies have programs to help give you medications if you don't have insurance. When you see the new doctors explain to the that you don't have a lot of money for prescriptions and make sure they give you the generic version or samples if they have any. Then always go to the same pharmacy to get your meds filled. I know some places in the US have programs to help with prescriptions when you can't afford them.... I don't know if you are in an area where this is available.

It depends on the meds he is prescribing you. Like I hadn't been to the doctor in a while, and in fact I think I was given the prescription called in to the pharmacy by a doctor I hadn't seen in over a year, but it was for a cough syrup because I had a bad cough and cold. but anxiety and depression stuff no... and not sure about the other things... you doctor really should see you before prescribing you something. OH you said it there... he works for the state!!!! figures.... they are quacks...

Answer 3

Well, if you feel that way, switch Doctors. The problem is that if you are currently on Medicaid, many Doctors won't even accept you as a patient, and the ones that will, probably will treat you like your current Doctor. However, you might get lucky.

Answer 4

Many doctors do not prescribe for patients that they have not seen in a while. See if you can find another doctor if your SS attourney thinks it is a good idea.

Answer 5

I think you should see another doctor, sounds like he's in it for the money.

I also suggest you see a counsellor (not a psychologist)