automotiveRN67

I started this conversation with a group last week, and thought I would continue it here. How many of you prescribe for yourself, or family or friends? How long have you been practicing?

I guess my advice would be. 1) Don't post misinformation. Proof-read your work. People who stumble onto this and don't do due dilligence may believe what you have said. Misinformation will never help our cause. You may want to edit your post for accu...

Can you clarify the part about DME for medicare patients? I was under the impression that the restriction came in 2012 according to this rule, and was applicable to all medicare reimbursement: In a November 16, 2012 final rule titled Medicare Program...

Can you post a copy of the law and the linK? That seems like a really weird law, wondering what the intent would be. Here is a discussion that may be helpful to you. https://allnurses.com/nurse-practitioners-np/hiring-np-in-390234.html

As the title states. It is difficult to understand rules, regulations, and the impact of modern technology. I am wondering how many NP's text their patients, and what they think is appropriate, vs when to use the phone.

Thanks for all of the responses. I use my cell phone every day to contact patients, and have never had one abuse it. My cell phone is on my card, so they already have it. I do tell them "If you have a question, and it is a reasonable time during the ...

In part, this depends on whether your hospital job affords flexibility. CRNA generally get paid by the hour, and their charting consists of a few check boxes and scrawls on their anesthesia record. In some facilities, a hired NP may be expected to be...

I have. Also, I have had colleagues fill scripts for me without issue. This thread has certainly been worthwile, I think.

The variety of opinions is the reason I brought this discussion to this forum. One of the common suggestions is to have someone call a script for you. To paraphrase, "Just have someone you know call it in." Even my PCP (a nurse practitioner), tells m...

Wouldn't any ARNP who is working as an RN hold themselves to the higher standard anyway?

But isn't that violating the first rule for physicians and practitioners? By calling it in under someone else's name, you are directly violating the "must examine to prescribe" rule, thereby, putting that person at risk. I think you could make a bett...

I'm the same. My protocol says "what" I can prescribe, but it doesn't dictate to "whom" or "where".

I remember a lady who brought her three children (the oldest about 5 years old) to a heart cath with her. She thought we could sit them in the corner of the waiting room and give them coloring sheets. I can't tell you how many people would be greete...

Yes, but in this case he was prescribing controlled substances to himself and his girlfriend. He was not real smart.

Well, again I have to say "use common sense". It seems this case was really about the supervising physician not standing up for her in this case. Obviously, she examined her son and used due-diligence when deciding on prescribing the antibiotic. But...

So here is one article with some common-sense guidelines: http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/home/article/should-you-prescribe-medications-for-family-and-friends/a1eba6baba36081fe00579a4482aaa41.html And one where a psychiatrist almost kills her sister...

traumaRUs. Well, that's not so cut and dry. None of the links you provide say it is illegal, or punishable. They say you "should not". Of course, with controlled substances, it would be foolish to even consider it. As far as the Indiana guideline, a...

I'm back. I wanted to sit out and see the responses. I know a huge number of practitioners (physician, NP and PA), and find the act of prescribing for self, friends and family to be as individual as the person. As far as I know, there is no limit on...

For the OP. Go to youtube. There are plenty of quality videos discussing pathopysiology and labwork. If you have a specific question. Post it here.

Actually, I am old enough to remember when cardiologists could be any physician who was trained by someone, without a fellowship. So he was trained by another cardiologist, no fellowship needed, and received privileges in the hospital. After 50 caths...

I appreciate that the MD in this article stood up for the mid-level provider by asking that the term not be used. It shows he has genuine respect for our role. That being said, we are a mid-level role. Limitations on our scope of practice exist, whi...

Wow. I bet you are fun at a dinner party.

I have used eclinicalworks and amazing charts in offices in the past. Eclinicalworks is ok, amazing charts is not so amazing, but very inexpensive.

That would be medical malpractice on the part of the chiropractor. Maybe you should turn that in to the medical board in your state for review.

It depends on what you think the job will actually be. Everyone has to take their lumps in the clinic, in my opinion. I don't know many people who like the clinic, but it is the bulk of the work in most practices. Take it as experience. You may ask t...