Self treatment and research is a game changer - but Telemedicine creates Complexity.

The rise of biohacking has transitioned from a niche interest to a mainstream trend, particularly in the context of drugs like Ozempic and ketamine. While biohacking aims to enhance human performance and health, it raises significant questions about the risks and benefits, especially concerning telehealth services. Individuals are increasingly seeking prescriptions for medications traditionally used for specific medical conditions, such as diabetes, and utilizing them off-label for weight loss or mental health treatment without appropriate medical oversight. This trend poses substantial risks, including misuse, adverse effects, and addiction, particularly with controlled substances like ketamine. Physicians face complex challenges as patients pursue these unregulated therapies, often without the necessary in-person examinations mandated in certain states. The lack of thorough patient assessments and informed consent raises concerns about liability, regulatory scrutiny, and potential malpractice claims. As telehealth becomes more popular, the gap between patient autonomy and the physician's duty to do no harm widens. Physicians must navigate these evolving issues carefully, ensuring adequate oversight and understanding the risks associated with prescribing these powerful medications. #biohacking #healthrisks #ketamine #ozempic #healthcarecompliance #patientsafety #healthcarestransparency #telehealth #healthsafety #healthtrends #offlabeluse #healthcarerisks #patientawareness #patienteducation #healthinnovation #darshantalks #dt #kulkarnilawfirm #klf #recentrecap Website: http://www.darshantalks.com Law Firm: http://www.kulkarnilawfirm.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/darshantalks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshankulkarni/ Sign up for my newsletter: https://darshantalks.com/ ---- Disclaimers: This discussion is provided for general educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice, regulatory advice or medical advice. Listening to this video or otherwise depending on discussions in this video do not, in any way, create an attorney attorney-client relationship