• Patches@ttrpg.network
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      It’s unethical to diagnose, and treat, a friend/family member if you are that close.

      Also given that one of the Frontline treatments for ADHD is a controlled substance - it would be a very bad look.

      That said, if this is the doctor’s specialty - it is very odd that they do not know of a colleague they could refer to.

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        Different systems and we both have personal and professional lines we respect. I absolutely know I could but he also freely admits that among people our age it’s hilariously common and those who’ve gone untreated have their own inbuilt strategies.

        He’s never short on advice, he’s a good dude.

    • T156@lemmy.world
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      Conflict of Interest, maybe?

      And it would probably be a bit weird for your friend to also be your medical practitioner.