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Why medical paternalism drives patients to illegal research

I download prescription drug information illegally because my doctor will not explain my treatment options and I need to advocate for myself

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Healthcare gatekeeping is pushing you to break laws to access information about your own body.

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