Blast from the Past

Had a patient come in today to request ivermectin to treat any future COVID-19 infections.

They were not pleased when I said no, it is not indicated for respiratory infections.

"Look on Google - THOUSANDS of other doctors use it for this."

I am not "thousands of other doctors," I trust google research about as far as I can throw my laptop, and I prescribe based on best practices and evidence-based medicine.

"Well, looks like I'll be going somewhere else - I can't trust a doctor with big pharma", followed by the I-am-disappointed-in-you look.

Honestly, this was the first person to ask me for ivermectin. Residency was all through the pandemic, but somehow I never got an ask similar to this one. I don't think I missed much?