I agree w/ T -
While some LLMDs are uncomfortable w/ herbal protocols but there's less oversight and pressure with these, other LLMDs have to be pressed to do abx - they take on more risk (from a legal, malpractice insurance perspective).
In this legal age, my LLMD (and I know others do this, too, including another MD's office where her old nurse whom I continue to see now works) had me sign a statement indicating that I am aware that she typically prescribes antibiotics for Lyme, given the clinical need and diagnosis, etc…
The other option on the form is a declaration by the patient that under no circumstances will you entertain antibiotics or something like that.
This is an attempt to help protect the LLMDs from wayward patients (and people POSING as patients) who try to sue them for x,y,z treatment…
My LLMD has been successfully sued in the past. Even in CA and the more progressive states, the MDs can be used if they can't afford the $500k for a typical defense. She operates a 501(c) 3… and due to the lawsuit she is now basically out of business (but still sees patients for cash, if you're interested.)
As you know, it's all pretty complicated.
-p
Post Edited (Pirouette) : 4/26/2017 2:50:13 PM (GMT-6)