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Aristus

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7. I have no doubt it's much worse where you are.

Reply to Saboburns (Reply #6)

Thu Jul 27, 2017, 04:58 PM

Jul 2017

At least we have fairly good medical infrastructure around here. Our patients can get most of whatever treatment they need.

Governor Inslee has promised that if the ACA is repealed, Washington State will continue to ensure that the underserved will still have medical insurance. There are rumors that he's going to run for President in 2020. He's got my vote if he does.

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Just had to request of a patient that he returns when he's not high on meth. [View all] Aristus Jul 2017 OP

I hope he complies, my dear Aristus... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2017 #1

He was okay about it. Aristus Jul 2017 #2

Asking because I have no idea... Orrex Jul 2017 #3

If life-saving medical treatment is needed immediately, there are laws to protect Aristus Jul 2017 #4

Ah. Thanks. Orrex Jul 2017 #5

Picky picky Doctor Saboburns Jul 2017 #6

I have no doubt it's much worse where you are. Aristus Jul 2017 #7

Actually the powers that be are turning more and more proactive and open minded here Saboburns Jul 2017 #9

Is local law enforcement seeing the value of getting addicts into treatment instead of prison? Aristus Jul 2017 #10

Yes, very much so Saboburns Jul 2017 #12

When you have to do this do you fear they might react violently? rurallib Jul 2017 #8

In all the time I've been doing this, I've only ever been threatened by prescription med addicts. Aristus Jul 2017 #11

Thanks for this answer rurallib Jul 2017 #13