May 29, 2025
today in my doctors appointment, my doctor explained my new diagnosis, then suggested I participate in their clinical trial for an experimental drug for 9000$... before mentioning any other treatment options
in case you're unaware, that's grossly unethical and a massive red flag
#my doctor runs that study#i get theyre just trying to find people to participate#but i wasnt even a particularly good candidate#why is that so unethical?#because i had to say no for him to bring up fda-approved options#it takes advantage of those who trust the first suggestion their doctor gives them#as well as those who need the money#my doctor was suggesting a risky treatment option that they benefit from before mentioning the safe and proven medication options#also talked down to me a bit about pots#and was wrong#they have yet to ask about my occupation#its actually unbelievable how differently they treat me when they know vs when they dont#which is exactly why i dont name it on tumblr#because my words should stand on their own#rather than credentials some person on the internet claims to have#salt baby talks#chronic illness#disability#postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome#pots#ableism
