Posted by Questionmark on March 24, 2003, at 23:21:35
In reply to Re: Perfect example of psychiatric arrogance., posted by zippy on March 20, 2003, at 22:27:35
> Questionmark:
> Your blanket appraisals of doctors is the very reason we as physicians need to be careful in our treatment practices. I try to encourage the patients whom I see to make their own decisions based on the information I give them. However, I have limits in terms of what treatments I'm comfortable providing. You may call that "arrogance", and you're entitled to that opinion. Notwithstanding, if I come across disagreements with my patients, I'll be the first to admit that the relationship will likely not move forward, and advise them to get another opinion. I don't feel a need to control patients, nor will I allow them to control me, whether or not the treatment considerations include controlled substances. Yes, it's your body, but it's my license! I've been a patient too for treatment of a serious illness, and having been on both sides of the fence, I appreciate the anxieties that patients and doctors face in their relationships with one another. The most important point here is to find a doctor whom you trust, and you'll be more comfortable with your health care. If you really believe that all doctors are @$!!&**%'s, then you may need to take a look inside to see what role you play in the failures of your treatment experiences.Zippy, you seem like a good doctor, and i know there are good (and sincerely concerned, etc.) drs. and psychiatrists out there. If you look at my post more clearly, however, you will see that i never made any blanket statements about "all doctors." i specifically said "some psychiatrists". It's so annoying when people generalize/exaggerate something i say and/or put words in my mouth like that-- but, no big deal, we all do it sometimes, and i know you probably just misunderstood. Anyway, keep up the good work.
Yes, many docs are great; many are terrible though, too.
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