Can a Doctor Write a Prescription for a Non-Patient?: Navigating the Legal and Ethical Boundaries
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Despite common assumptions, a significant number of physicians admit to informally prescribing for non-patients, including family and friends. This seemingly helpful act, however, raises serious legal and ethical questions about whether a doctor can write a prescription for a non-patient and underscores the crucial importance of a formal patient-physician relationship.
