<p>keylyme,
Sorry, but you do have the right to “demand” from him/her and if “he” continues to deny you therapy that is the standard of care in America, it is your right to ask your lawyer to talk to him (or his supervisor if he is in a group practice). I am glad that “he” is your friend, but that may interfere with your medical care.</p>
<p>Goaliedad,
In our town people still throw “chicken-pox parties”.</p>