tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153371977147923076.post9150861864413303808..comments2024-02-19T03:16:52.196-05:00Comments on Business and policy through an Economist's Lens: Inappropriate antiviral medications for influenza patientsKevin Frickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397912695107883192noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153371977147923076.post-83132322039569493772009-09-16T05:57:21.225-04:002009-09-16T05:57:21.225-04:00Cathy--that would be a great approach. It is inte...Cathy--that would be a great approach. It is interesting to consider why that general philosophy of teaching about the appropriateness of prescriptions (and inappropriateness in some cases) is not more common.Kevin Frickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14397912695107883192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153371977147923076.post-49470303951972791792009-09-15T22:14:35.005-04:002009-09-15T22:14:35.005-04:00Hi Dr. Frick One thing I remember from one of Dr. ...Hi Dr. Frick One thing I remember from one of Dr. Singleton's lectures from about 11 years ago was that you can do so much with your prescription pad. One being if the patient really wants a prescription you write the education or teaching/instructions on the prescription this way the patient feels they have left the office visit with something meaningful. Just think this prescription is very cost effective. Secondly, this lecture I never forgot and use when I am confronted with this type of situation.cathynoreply@blogger.com