question about group policy here

[Kali]

is it considered asking for medical advice to inquire about other individuals' personal experiences with a pharmacological product?

[kdmorris]

1. No... as long as it's not phrased as

"should I take this?" and is phrased more like "what has been your experience taking this?"

None of us are doctors, so if you have any true concerns about whether you should take a drug, you should always talk to your doctor.

[Kali]

5. yeah I'm looking for personal experience, anecdotes, and the like

the prescribing physician wasn't really all that helpful (as I will explain when I get around to formulating the post)

thanks

[SheilaT]

2. And while such a question may

lead to interesting information, that info is all anecdotal.

I know that I personally have very strong opinions about all sorts of pharmacological things, but I'm somewhat reluctant to post such opinions here because I'm just putting that opinion out in the ether, and not having an actual dialogue, not having a true conversation, not getting immediate feedback.

So while you may well go ahead and ask such a question, be appropriately wary of the responses.

[Kali]

6. I will keep that in mind

thanks

[mopinko]

3. there is no longer a rule against

asking for or giving medical advice. caveat emptor.

[kdmorris]

4. When we came up with the clarification to the SOP

we did include that. From the post by Mineral Man stating "Please read this first":


After discussion, and reaching a consensus, the hosts of this group are offering additional information about posting in the Heath Group on DU, to further clarify the Group's Statement of Purpose:
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This group is for the discussion of health and health related issues. Posts advertising or selling specific health products, services or treatments are expressly prohibited.

In addition, posts seeking or providing specific medical advice about health conditions are beyond the purview of this group's statement of purpose. Please see your health care provider for health advice.

[Kali]

7. well we talked about something similar when it came up in the Lounge

and Skinner gave some guidance

If someone is having chest pains, or of they have a gunshot wound,
or some other life-threatening emergency, tell them to call 911.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12437134#post15