text: Does this really come as a surprise to anyone? I once had a doctor who was a real pill-pusher. He would give prescriptions before even knowing what was wrong with me. He would prescribe any drug his patients wanted with little or no questions asked. It didn't take long for word to spread about this doctor.  His waiting room was always filled with drug addicts, sometimes lined up outside the door. Needless to say I found a better physician, and I don't think this doctor is practising anymore. The whole point of this story is to illustrate why drug makers are so eager to get health care providers in their corner. It a multi-billion dollar industry.