Often the two concepts are incongruent with each other. Take this example, which is the first I’ve heard of it:
An FP in Washington says that he’s noticed a trend toward overprescription of opiates. When he questioned several physicians about their prescribing habits, they replied that pain medication addicts always pay their bills and keep follow-up appointments.





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