Dr. Drew: 'You can't be physician and friend'

There continues to be discussion about Mr. Jackson have multiple Physicians providing narcotics (Dr. shopping). However these medications were left next to Mr. Jackson in his bedroom unrestricted. It is unbelievable that Dr. Murray would leave numerous narcotics in the proximity of a patient that is in displaying drug seeking behavior as or as it is sometimes called craving. Especially after a 3 day period without (milk). This is like placing a loaded gun on the nightstand next to a suicidal patient.
One additional fact, many accidental overdoses occur after a period of abstinence. The addict relapses and resumes using their drug of choice and most importantly the same amount. The body having had a clean period reacts differently since their tolerance has changed and they die. Happens all the time.

So many points I wish they would bring up. First of all. Mr. Murray was concerned for Mr. Jackson's eye sight and wanted him to seek a specialist for his glaucoma, after Mr. Jackson's death he requested social work, psychiatry and the doctor in charge of the ER that day speak with the family and children. He admitted that he was concerned about his drug use. Why did he selectively pick and choose what consulting MD's he let into the Jackson life. If he was so concerned about his drug use and dependency why didn't Mr. Jackson get reffered to a dependency doctor or a sleep specialist?

Secondly, Mr. Murray admits to giving Mr. Jackson much more than just Propofol. He gave him intravenous VERSED prior to that and earlier in the evening more sedatives by mouth. Why isn't the prosecution detailing the drugs that were given and then highlighting their intended use. Versed and Propofol are NEVER given in a home setting. You most definately need emergency medical equiment most importantly an intubation set to assist in breathing for a patient after giving drugs that surpress the breathing of a patient.

Lastly the bag that was obtained by the lawyers that had propofol labeled on it states clearly FOR OFFICE USE ONLY. It was shown in the court room!

FOUR YEARS isn't enough.

Someone can't be neither the phycician and friend .

If they put a patient on the stand that has received Propofol for their minor surgery it could be damaging. They could give their comments on the effect that just a small amount can have on you. You are not allowed to drive or be alone at home after it's use.

as a nurse we are taught that if you did not document you can not prove you did anything. No one can oversea a pt. with our memory.
With the propofol he needed to KNOW his BP(blood pressure) prior to giving and checked on going he also needed to know his rp prior to and while sleep along with his pulse. He did not do that I am ashamed at the care he provided.
Dr Conrad defense team is awful but they do not have facts on their side because their client did not provide them with any. When he met with the police he thought he could sweet talk his way through the interview and they would not look any deeper. They need to stop bring up Dr. Klien name he did not treat Michael Jackson within the 24 hours prior to his death, Dr. Klein is a non-issue in Michael Jackson death

I dont have a comment, just a question....... Did I hear the coroner say that michael had an extra rib????????

Friends don't let friends die like that. I wouldn't want anyone I loved to be treated by him. Apparently, his harem of ladies was more important than Michael's care or life. May God bless Michael's loved ones everywhere. The hardest thing is to know it could have been prevented.

There is no doubt in my mind that if Dr. Murray had called 911 immediately, Michael Jackson would still be with us today.

If nothing else, this man should be stripped of his license to practice medicine anywhere on the face of this planet. He should never be given the opportunity to do this to anyone else.

Dr. Murray is solely responsible for the death of the world's most popular entertainer, and I along with millions of other fans will miss the wonderfully creative – and sometimes controversial – music that he produced.

R.I.P Michael Jackson.

I can't see how much clearer it could be. Dr. Murry knew MJ had an addiction, knew it was unethical to use this drug in some place other than a hospital, knew it could be deadly,and most importantly he was personalbly responsible for his patient, NO Matter WHO IT WAS! He still went ahead and took it upon himself to administer this drug along with many others
intraveniously. The other thing that bothers me is he did not know what to do in an emergency situation....WHAT????? I thought he was a doctor for cripe sakes! Just the thought that MJ could still be here if Dr. Murry would have just new to how to access what happened and knew what was going on, like he didn't need cpr,he just needed to breathe for him. That in it's self is very disturbing.

Simple as ABC. quack doc is guilty and negligent.
Blinded and hungry for $150,000.
There is no reasonable doubt here.
Defense will say anything to save their client.
Michael is DEAD, he cannot defend himself and
no one can bring him back. Gone too soon.
Mr. Prosecutor, please do not let this quack get away with the murder of a human being.

hello everyone and HLN. I have been following the Michael Jackson death trial and I was just wondering if any of you have notice that Dr. Murray ( and use the term doctor lossly) He (Murray) had time to clean up/cover up evidence ie. iv tube medical waste bottles etc. so it it possible thta he could have had time to put all thos perscription bottle by MJ's bedside/nightstand. Just dosen't seem likely that med bottle by all different doctor would just be lay aroudn or on a nightstand. And Murray claims he didn't know MJ was seeing other doctors?? Didn't he spend the nights for 2 plus months putting him to sleep by himself. Did he not see the other bottles of medicine and cream? Ummmm we know he can't tell time BUT CAN HE READ? just my thoughts. HLN keep up the coverage. jutice for mj.
~Susan James

Has anyone read the insert that comes with the propofol? It basically says that it should only be administered by an anesthesia provider. I don't think Conrad Murray had those credentials.
Also, why were they initally performing CPR on the bed? You can't get adequate chest compressions unless the patient is on a hard surface.

Can you please address the overlooked trend of many doctors not knowing enough about the medicines that they prescribe? That they do not know the side effects, contraindications or long-term effects of those meds? That there does not seem to be accountability in the medical profession if more than one med is prescribed by more than one doctor for more than one medical condition?

I would like to leave a comment about, what I think, legal commentator, Sunny Hosten, has added to this Conrad Murray case. I believe, she has been the most objective of all. She always adds two sides to any argument, and even though, I don't exactly condone, some of his decisions, Murray,that day, I understand, through her, how this, possibly, could have come about. She seems to be a fair-minded, judge of character! Marcia Ford.