Part 7/9:
The Consequences of Profits Over Patients
As demonstrated by the troubling case of Dunn, reliance on addictive medications without proper oversight can lead to severe consequences, including health crises and the exacerbation of substance dependency problems. Patients were able to procure prescriptions without proper evaluations, with many never receiving in-person consultations. Amid such transformations, the very essence of patient care and ethical medical practice is at stake.