A long-time friend comes to you asking for a favor. They are currently uninsured and cannot afford to go to the doctor. They ask you to write a prescription for them, to hold them over until they get health insurance again. What would you do?

"Although I am not at work in this scenario, I believe the same ethical considerations apply. I assume I greatly care for this person and that they are only reaching out to me because of great need. It could be that it is a necessary medication for them to stay healthy. However, as a licensed medical professional, it would be unethical to write prescriptions for individuals that are not my patients. I would tell my friend that I cannot write a prescription for them, but I will help them find medical services or coverage to help them during this rough period."