Yes.
If there IS a medical condition, and a person goes to different doctors seeking help, then that is not Dr Shopping
Incorrect. They are investigating whether if Rush honestly informed the other doctor(s) of the prescriptions that he was already taking. The underlying medical condition (or lack of) doesn't enter into it.
You had it right in your first statement: "a pattern ... of seeking drugs".
That seems reasonable to me that a person should be permitted to visit any doctor/doctors they want. It's basic freedom.
Yes, but if the issue is "drugs", us proles aren't free. "(Freedom? Whatcha' gonna do with Freedom?)"
It's like being told you can only go to Lowes if you have a home repair need. You can't go to Home Depot, Lowes, Sears, Carters, etc......that would be "construction shopping."
There's not a War on Home Repair. (yet)
Have you looked at building codes, zoning laws and permitting requirements?