The arguments presented by Flanigan were interesting to me because I am writing my research paper about the access to healthcare.\u00a0 I believe we should increase access to healthcare, but I also understand the importance of having prescription laws. I don’t entirely agree with Flanigan’s argument because I believe that prescription laws prevent those from abusing medications and drugs, which can lead to an OD epidemic. However, I feel that if people cannot access to prescriptions, they will find any way to get it (i.e, the black market). People will get the medication regardless if they have a doctor’s approval or not. I have very mixed feelings about much access people should have to dangerous drugs.<\/p>\n
One thing I believe should be mentioned more about this argument is those who do not have the access to refuse the medication.\u00a0 If a patient was diagnosed with Diabetes and their doctor recommended them to take Insulin, what would happen if the patient did not have the finances to pay for insulin? They would take the Insulin but cannot afford it- is that risky refusal? Insulin prescription has skyrocketed and has become very expensive for many people to continue to take. This has led to many not taking the medication not because they do not want to but because they are unable to; it has also led many to find the medication other ways than through a doctor, or find a completely other alternative. How does this affect a doctor on giving a patient informed consent?<\/p>\n
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