I get to talk to a lot of people who are fuuuuuuucked up on narcotics now. They hear about a new doctor and they call me and the first thing they say is "Will Dr. [REDACTED] fill my meds?"

Me: "Dr. [REDACTED] will review your medical history, previous assessments and current medications. He may reach out to any specialists you've seen in the past. As a rule he will not issue new prescriptions or refills on medications, especially narcotics, until he has determined the medical need.

Them: "MY DOCTOR SAYS I GOTTA HAVE THIS TO LIIIIIIIIIIIVE."

Me: "If you would not be comfortable with changing some of your established health care habits you may want to stay with your existing physician."

Them: "BUT HE WON'T GIVE ME ANYMORE."

Me: "..."