"Reread my response (that you posted): "not a legitimate excuse, but one that probably occurs"
Reread my response. It wasn't about excuses, it was about who has the right to make the decision based on the data. I always ask my physisican about drug side effects no matter what he is prescribing. He explains the potential dangers so that I can make an informed decision, he doesn't think he should be making the decision for me.
I said that it happens, I didn't say that I condone the practice. You seem to be having a difficult time grasping that concept.