Morning Piss: Hollywood Doctors = Enablers
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Do the physicians of celebrities not take the Hippocratic Oath? Most docs have been traditionally known to take the oath (not required by law) that calls for the ethical and moral practice of medicine, but in light of the events leading to Michael Jackson's bizarre death, I've got to wonder: Do these MDs make their own medical rules, much like their famous clients make their own laws?
Take a look at Jackson's doctor drama. Reports are being uncovered that Jackson allegedly owed a Beverly Hills pharmacy more than $100,000 for prescription drugs over two years, and there's been a lot of chatter about M.J.'s supposed drug abuse. Plus, don't forget Jackson admitted himself he was often impaired by drugs.
Both M.J. and close his friend Liz Taylor struggled with painkillers and were both far overprescribed by their doctors. Diva legend Liz is somehow still hanging on, but her body has been ravaged by meds and alcohol, and almost 20 years ago, her doctors were investigated for prescribing an excessive amount of drugs to the star. Why do those investigations not happen more often (or at least before someone dies)?
Seriously, live-in doctors—as was the case with Jackson—just may be the new Chihuahuas: a must-have, trendy accessory.
And if they're tempted by the glamorous lifestyles of their celebrity clients, why would they ever deny a famous friend's requests. I mean, who's going to say no to Michael Jackson? (No one.)
If docs would go back to their medical roots, maybe Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, Heath Ledger and even Marilyn Monroe would still be around. Yeah, addiction may be what killed these folks, but it's certainly a medical question worth asking.
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