What a menu cannot do
Medical boards are state bodies that license doctors and oversee their work.
In May 2026, their national group said a prescription needs more than picking a medicine from a menu.
The person treating you needs to assess your health, rather than simply accept your choice.
The guidance also says that an online questionnaire alone is not enough.
Why this source matters
The national group for state doctor-licensing bodies is the Federation of State Medical Boards. Its advice is not a nationwide law; each state sets its own enforceable rules.
The guidance also says patients need a way to ask the person providing their care questions after the visit.
Why this source matters
A clinician is the health professional assessing or treating you.
Give the conversation a starting point
- Before deciding, which details of my health will you need?
- Which of my medicines or supplements do you want to discuss?
- What other options can we consider?
- How will I get a written summary?
Ask the clinician to explain their conclusion as well as their choice. Keep the answer with the product name and the full price.