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Can a doctor prescribe meds to a patient if he doesn't believe he/she really has an illness to placate them?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not appropriate: I am sure it has been done in the past. However, this is not considered an appropriate medical practice.

Answered 3/9/2013

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