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Would you go, or take family, to a doctor that you knew regularly smoked marijuana?

Would you go, or take family, to a doctor that you knew regularly smoked marijuana?

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X Factor said:
Let's say he (or she) smokes it at least a couple days every week.
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Just to be on the safe side, I'd say no.
 
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I'd be concerned if a radiologist smoked up on his way to work and started seeing things in my X-Ray that weren't there. In other words, as long as the doc doesn't reek like he just burned one, I wouldn't worry about his pot smoking habit too much.
 
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Regularly, no. Most physicians have very little recreational time until their careers are decades in, and then they have families that require that time. If they're regularly smoking that generally means they're not keeping up in their field.
 
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clownboy said:
Regularly, no. Most physicians have very little recreational time until their careers are decades in, and then they have families that require that time. If they're regularly smoking that generally means they're not keeping up in their field.
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Also that a great many doctors that don't have regularly scheduled shifts. This is the occupation that defines "residency" and "on-call".

If they have time to smoke THAT much, chances are that they're not that impressive of a doctor to begin with.
 
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No, I don't want me or my family going to a doctor that smoked Marijuana. As a pharmacist (if I work in a community pharmacy) I probably wouldn't fill any of his narcotic prescriptions either.

I would also report them to the medical board in their state.
 
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I dunno, I have worked in hospitals for many years, seems there are a lot of doctors with addiction issues that do not involve pot. You just never know.
 
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digsbe said:
No, I don't want me or my family going to a doctor that smoked Marijuana. As a pharmacist (if I work in a community pharmacy) I probably wouldn't fill any of his narcotic prescriptions either.
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What's the count up to for medicinally legal weed states, bud? I figured you'd probably know off the top of your head.
 
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Gipper said:
What's the count up to for medicinally legal weed, bud? I figured you'd probably know off the top of your head.
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In my state "medicinal" marijuana is not allowed, I am unsure what the figures are in the states that allow it :shrug:
 
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digsbe said:
In my state "medicinal" marijuana is not allowed, I am unsure what the figures are in the states that allow it :shrug:
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I'm not sure I'd want a doctor on pot, even if it's prescribed. I would think of it like any medicine that carried obvious and serious side effects. I wouldn't want someone doped up on codeine if their job is a truckdriver.

But hey, that's me.
 
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Gipper said:
I'm not sure I'd want a doctor on pot, even if it's prescribed. I would think of it like any medicine that carried obvious and serious side effects. I wouldn't want someone doped up on codeine if their job is a truckdriver.

But hey, that's me.
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I haven't taken my law course yet, but I think it's illegal for any licensed practitioner to practice under the influence of alcohol or any narcotic. I worked with a pharmacist that had dental surgery and was prescribed hydrocodone for post op pain. He couldn't take those pills while working because he told me it was illegal for him to do so and practice pharmacy.

As far as a private matter goes, drug offenses can result in a revocation of a license. No one in my state is allowed to smoke marijuana, Federally it is illegal everywhere. Even if the doctor was smoking pot on his own time I still wouldn't want him/her since they are willing to risk their license by illegally using a drug. If they are willing to do that to get high why should I trust them with my medical care? If they got caught it may not even be legal for them to practice medicine anyway.
 
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digsbe said:
I haven't taken my law course yet, but I think it's illegal for any licensed practitioner to practice under the influence of alcohol or any narcotic. I worked with a pharmacist that had dental surgery and was prescribed hydrocodone for post op pain. He couldn't take those pills while working because he told me it was illegal for him to do so and practice pharmacy.
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Last I checked it was, although I know more about HIPAA than actual physician law. It helps to work for a "pain doctor" - you pick up a few things.

Since THC stays in your body a LOT longer than the smoke stays in the air, you could argue easily that even a recreational user could be "under the influence" at any given time.
 
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mak2 said:
maybe. It depends on how I knew. If I knew him personally and knew he smoked that way, sure, I would go and let my family too. If I had an appointment and he came in smelling like he was just out in the car burning one, then no, absolutely not. Exactly the same way I feel about alcohol.
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X Factor said:
Simple question. I ask because I'm curious just how confident y'all would be in a Doc who you knew was a regular pot-smoker.

Choices will be yes, no and maybe. Need a sec to get the poll up (that sounds bad).
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It would depend. If it's a good doctor, then yes. If it's a bad doctor, then no. A doctor smoking weed wouldn't prohibit me from visiting them so long as they are still competent at their job.
 
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X Factor said:
Simple question. I ask because I'm curious just how confident y'all would be in a Doc who you knew was a regular pot-smoker.

Choices will be yes, no and maybe. Need a sec to get the poll up (that sounds bad).
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Nope. I want a doctor who has a clear head.
 
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Gipper said:
Last I checked it was, although I know more about HIPAA than actual physician law. It helps to work for a "pain doctor" - you pick up a few things.

Since THC stays in your body a LOT longer than the smoke stays in the air, you could argue easily that even a recreational user could be "under the influence" at any given time.
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I think eventually I'll have to rotate through a pain clinic. Although I do know of a few in town that are sketchy and I wouldn't want to be there.

I'd have to find the study, but I remember reading that after smoking pot mental impairment can last for about 2 weeks after the high wares off.
 
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digsbe said:
I think eventually I'll have to rotate through a pain clinic. Although I do know of a few in town that are sketchy and I wouldn't want to be there.

I'd have to find the study, but I remember reading that after smoking pot mental impairment can last for about 2 weeks after the high wares off.
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I wouldn't doubt 2 weeks. I'd figure at least 3-5 days, minimum.

Also, he doesn't advertise himself as a pain doctor. He's still gen-prac. I'm sure I don't have to explain to you why. :D

We already get enough crazies walking through the door, looking for a "fix".

Of course, for some reason I keep saying this in present tense. I quit a few months ago in anticipation of the practice shutting down.
 
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I would not go to a doctor I knew smoked pot on a regular basis. I won't let a friend of mine work on my house because he is a chronic smoker and I damn sure wouldn't let my doctor work on me.
 
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X Factor said:
Simple question. I ask because I'm curious just how confident y'all would be in a Doc who you knew was a regular pot-smoker.

Choices will be yes, no and maybe. Need a sec to get the poll up (that sounds bad).
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Absolutely not. It would indicate questionable judgement.
 
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calamity said:
Sure. Why not? I'd probably trust a pot head more than an alcoholic.
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I would not trust nor visit a doctor i doctor I knew was an alcoholic either. The issue is not which is worse, but that both are bad.
 
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X Factor said:
Simple question. I ask because I'm curious just how confident y'all would be in a Doc who you knew was a regular pot-smoker.

Choices will be yes, no and maybe. Need a sec to get the poll up (that sounds bad).
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It would all depend on the particiular individual. Anyone who has passed the muster to get into med school, pass it, and become certified, is pretty damn intelligent imo. I wouldn't go to a coke-head, but smoking pot is a whole different ballgame.
 
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lizzie said:
It would all depend on the particiular individual. Anyone who has passed the muster to get into med school, pass it, and become certified, is pretty damn intelligent imo. I wouldn't go to a coke-head, but smoking pot is a whole different ballgame.
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This is the thing. If any of us knew of our physician abusing substances we would assume the worst and probably quit them. But they're human and have the same problems we all have off and on booze, chemicals, food, stress etc. I knew an orderly who worked in a hospital where there were nurses on pain meds, doctors taking tranqs but the most common substance used was pot. And mostly by younger personnel.
 
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X Factor said:
Simple question. I ask because I'm curious just how confident y'all would be in a Doc who you knew was a regular pot-smoker.
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The fact he smoked pot would have no influence on my evaluation of him as a doctor. Either I like the way he works and respect his judgement and knowledge - or I don't. I could care less about what he does in spare time.
 
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jimbo said:
I would not, nor would I regularly use a doctor who drank excessively, or smoked cigarettes at all.
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What if they are overweight?
 
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Sarcogito said:
What if they are overweight?
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It would be a factor.
 
Re: Would you go, or take family, to a doctor that you knew regularly smoked marijuan

How does a doctor smoking pot affect his knowledge and expertise on the human body in any way, shape, or form?
 
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