Posts by bluehawk37

To avoid writing a novel, I'll keep this brief.
Nietzsche simply broke down at the end of his life. Many people who don't actually understand his philosophy view him as
sick or unstable because Hitler used his ideas—distorted, of course—to paint him as a "villain."
Hitler interpreted Nietzsche’s Übermensch as the Aryan race, whereas Nietzsche had an entirely different vision. He laid this out in his
work regarding "The Will to Power."

Furthermore, Nietzsche unconsciously negated the existence of altruism through his concept of the two wills.
Man is driven by two conflicting forces: the will to power and the will to live. Since altruism involves a person willingly surrendering and
risking their own life to help someone else, it denies the will to live and instead seeks the will to power.
If they survive, they gain multiple advantages and climb the social ladder. You can look at evolution
where the strongest prevail. His philosophy is flawless and profound. I have only read two of his books, but I spent months studying them to truly grasp them.
Everything he said, or anything any other philosopher says, makes sense within its specific context. You shouldn't take every sentence literally.
You have to think about it rather than just guessing or defaulting to criticism.
😁
Regards,

Susan Rodriguez4 said:Pure nonsense!
I refuse to let some snobby, ill-mannered, arrogant person drag me down to their level. This is about professional standards. In a doctor-patient relationship, nothing should be "earned"—neither kindness nor rudeness. It's all about basic decency and maintaining a professional distance from your personal feelings.

Who said I was a professional? 😁
Arrogance has to be earned. Patients seem to think that just showing up gives them the right.
He’ll stay arrogant and keep getting his way just because he thinks he’s smarter than everyone else. I'll prove him wrong.
That’s incorrect. After everything that happened, he needs my help, not the other way around. If he...
If they want to play ball, things will go smoothly. If not, I know exactly where the exit is.
I consider myself to be an exceptionally cultured and tolerant individual.
Whether boundaries feel too low or far too high depends entirely on who you ask.
That’s just their perspective. It doesn't bother me. 🙂

Brandon Newman95 said:I don't care about the "who, what, where, or how"—if they're wrong, I'm judging them. Look, if a patient is being an arrogant jerk, that's one thing—but in my own little journey here, I've been nothing but fair and professional with everyone, just like they were with me.
Especially since I'm such a unique medical case myself.

We always welcome pilgrims and maintain a professional relationship with anyone who acts professionally. 😁

Brandon Newman95 said:Look, I'm talking specifically about antidepressants, not every other pill out there. Like, take Zoloft—it doesn't leave me stumbling around the house like a drunk. But what happens when you find yourself caught in this massive psychological-neurological-psychiatric showdown? (Not that anyone actually cares, since everyone seems to be pro-psychiatry anyway 😉). I’d also say—if we're being technical—they should probably be taken on a full stomach, unlike something like Heffterol. And the whole pharmacist thing is such an old story... whenever I’ve asked them anything, they haven't had a clue, unless they're strictly following some script from the doctor they're tied to.
As for "communication studies"—maybe just try being a little more decent to patients.

A pharmacist's job description includes giving advice; if they don't do that, it's their own fault.
Yet, nobody blames them.

Kindness is always extended to a kind patient. But there is nothing in the manual
stating I have to kiss the feet of a patient who is arrogant or rude.
As my namesake colleague would put it: arrogance must be earned. 😁

Brandon Newman95 said:Look, the only thing I’ll agree on is that doctors are underpaid. There are plenty of other ways to make money, but I'm not going to get into that on this forum.
It isn't even about the years of school. They should be teaching basic stuff at medical school: how to actually deal with patients, the doctor-patient relationship, how to communicate properly. Because if I ask, "Hey, does this med have side effects?" I expect an actual answer from a doctor. Not some "no, there are no side effects" nonsense—unless they want me stumbling around my house like a drunk. And then, suddenly, someone remembers, "Oh, by the way, this drug has a ton of side effects until your body adjusts, and don't take it on an empty stomach." Great. Just great.
In every profession, people need to learn things—it just depends on the individual.

I would personally introduce Russian language and literature, basic shipbuilding, and perhaps logic and reasoning. That would solve everything. Like I said before, there isn't much need for "communication studies." A patient tells me what hurts and what their issue is; I provide a diagnosis, recommend therapy, or refer them out. Why would a kid in med school need communication skills? We aren't running therapy sessions. If a patient is boring or rambles about nonsense, I'll send them to psychiatry or dump them on a colleague. (That was sarcasm). A doctor won't tell you about drug side effects. I certainly wouldn't. That's what pharmacologists are for. Maybe if they swapped communication classes for more pharmacology, it would work. For anything else, go talk to a pharmacist.😁

I expect a salary that matches my education. As for the award, I’m handing it to you—unless someone else wants it.
People in other fields don't undergo the same level of mandatory training or continuous education required in medicine. I won't even get into elective certifications, since those exist everywhere.
Was your fellowship funded by the government or out of your own pocket? Since specialization is essentially just an extension of medical school—and you can't actually practice without it—who should be picking up the tab? Me, or the state I work for?

I agree. It’s scientifically proven that the facts a medical student learns during their first year are either obsolete or completely irrelevant by the third.
We’re expected to attend all these summits and lectures just to stay current. Most of them cost a fortune. Nobody ever asks if we can actually afford it.

If you want to see true professionalism, here is how we should handle about 60-70% of the people walking into an ER: "You can leave now, and you'll be notified later regarding the official legal action being taken against you for obstructing emergency medical services." That would be pure professionalism.

I stand by that. It’s especially necessary when my wife shows up at the ER asking me to check her blood pressure because she feels dizzy and her doctor's office is backed up. -.-

jadesailor14 said:Isn't it actually the other way around?
I feel like negligence, rudeness, or bribery are punished much more strictly over there than they are here!
Don't get me wrong, those things definitely happen everywhere, but I really get the impression they hit them harder abroad.
Around here, it seems like people only face consequences if they completely mess everything up; nobody really gives a second thought to the "little things."

I don't know. As I mentioned, I work in humanitarian aid and travel quite a bit, so I wouldn't say that's true. In the EU, everything runs smoothly because roles are clearly defined. You know exactly who the doctor is, what they do, who the patient is, and what their responsibilities are. It's different in NY; over there, you basically act like a sheriff. Mistakes just get buried and nobody asks questions. (And I mean that literally). I worked in NY for two months and could never get used to that way of operating. It's far more complex there. Plus, the mentality is completely different. But if you screw up, you're done. There's no saving you.

jadesailor14 said:The complaint I made earlier didn't mean a thing to anyone,
not even to the director or the medical board.
If I mess up at work, even if nothing else happens, I get a massive lecture from the director—or if things get serious, from the owner. My pay could be cut in half (since part of it is performance bonuses, which they can always slash), and ultimately, I could end up out on the street!
If I were to tell a firm partner to drop dead, I’d be handed my walking papers that very same day. 😁
I guess when someone lacks basic manners, fear is pretty good at tying their tongue.

Yesterday, I noticed a similar topic coming up at my job!
The wording was different, but it all boiled down to the exact same conversations. 😬

It depends on who you are and where you work. Doctors aren't actually that protected. People might just not be used to it. It's different in other countries. A doctor abroad can afford to be more reckless than a doctor in America. Even if my pay gets hit, it’s so meager they don't bother touching it anyway. 😁
But a formal warning or a reprimand goes straight into my permanent file. When it comes time to transfer to another hospital, that follows you. In the worst-case scenario, I could even face jail time. Being unemployed is harder now than it used to be. 😁

There are always two sides to every story. It all comes down to the individual doctor, but I don't show up to work wound up. Usually,
my day is "brightened" by the small things. Sometimes, one stubborn, rude patient threatening to ruin your entire mood is enough to
spoil it for everyone else. I never make excuses for anyone. Everyone gets their five minutes.

Regarding the hallways, like I said, I don't hang around because I don't want to get caught off guard like some
rowdy sports fan. I move through the halls efficiently, handling everything in my office while taking care of minor tasks
on the fly in the corridor. "Ma'am, here are your results, take this and that, and have a nice day."
If there’s no need for a queue or a crowd, I settle it right then and send the patient home or to the pharmacy. Period.

I work with people too—and even though it's not a matter of life and death and my clients can be colorful with their comments, I would never dream of snapping at one of them. We are in the private sector; our survival and our paychecks depend entirely on our clients. Doctors don't have that same pressure: unfortunately, there will always be sick people.

Unfortunately, that's true, but it's a double-edged sword.
A private doctor can get away with almost anything because who is going to fire them? There's a shortage as it is. I saw this firsthand
at a certain summit. A doctor refused to follow union guidelines or whatever, got into an argument, stood up and
asked, "Who's going to fire me?" No one. That's different from being a doctor at a hospital or a government institution. I have a supervisor in administration,
and naturally, a boss at my firm. Feedback matters deeply to me. So, it varies. We have our own fears, too.

Regarding the username. I’m not being rude or arrogant like the guy with the same handle, though we share some traits.
I don't carry a box because I don't want people cornering me in the hallway. I like knowing everything, sticking my nose into business, and throwing colleagues off balance.
Mostly, I just joke around and mess with people (sometimes in a weird way). And yes, I usually grab a few rookies to bring along just so I can
show them the ropes. I also enjoy psychologically nudging patients if I notice they're being difficult. I can't help it,
but I feel the need to point out when people are wrong (provided they actually are).
That said, I'm not cheap and I don't go out with prostitutes.

You could argue it's about work ethic or knowledge, but he is a much greater medical genius, at least according to his reputation. I'm still far
from that level, and even then, it's largely fiction.

Peter Stewart6 said:Apso, man, it’s been way too long! 😁
Bold is basically 95% medical student material. He "has every disease under the sun," depending on what they're lecturing about that day.
Which departments? 😬
I think you really mean it. You put some actual soul into those statements, so that's why I reacted the way I did.
P.S. Knowing how you operate, I honestly think this is just coming from burnout and exhaustion rather than any actual malice.
I'll give you this much: working with people can be genuinely exhausting sometimes. But when you finally figure it out...
It’s just easier when you have someone to do it for. 🙂

From a spiritual standpoint, that’s absolutely true, and I’ve never denied it. I still hold onto those beliefs, and I have a lot of respect for Professor Golub. Because of that, I've started looking at healthcare more through the lens of care and service.

🙂
In the hospitality industry, they always say the customer is always right. But honestly? I have my doubts. Is that actually true? 🤦
I’m not trying to make a direct comparison here, but I suppose there might be some overlap with healthcare, if you look at it as a specific type of care or service. It really comes down to the core idea of what "service" actually means—the act of serving others. I'm not talking about how qualified someone is to provide medical care or nursing, nor am I trying to compare those skill sets. I just think it's worth reflecting on where we stand and what our actual level of service looks like.
It’s almost like an automatic reflex, you know? Like some kind of programmed response. 🙂 Is it just empty politeness, or what? 🤷 I tend to write quite a bit. Maybe I'm just being a dreamer when I say things could actually be better—that we could do things differently. 🤷

People in hospitals—whether they’re staying long-term or just passing through—are all cut from different cloth. One of the guys on this forum tried to categorize doctors, so I figured I’d take a crack at categorizing patients instead. You’ve got your critically ill patients who actually need to be there, you’ve got the occasional visitors, and then you have the hypochondriacs. Honestly? Most of them fall into that last group. They can be incredibly rude, arrogant, and just plain unpleasant to deal with. I'll put my money on this: when you're actually sick and genuinely worried about your health, you don't really have the energy to go around being insulting. When things get heavy, you see people differently. It’s easy enough to deal with folks who are actually going through it—you can talk to them, connect with them. But those people who just show up and start making up illnesses? They’re honestly unbearable. The other day, my grandmother was sitting in the waiting room and told me she wanted an AIDS test. She said she’d noticed some symptoms that seemed to match up, but she doesn't really understand what AIDS actually is. Still, she wants the test. And honestly, who am I to tell her no? It feels completely pointless and useless... but there it is.

It really comes down to the individual; everyone is different, and everyone has their own temperament.
Divisions—yeah, those divisions can lead straight into prejudice. It’s true that there are people
who constantly project illnesses onto themselves; hypochondriacs. Their trigger is fear, and the roots go deep into the spirit. They look for answers on a physical level, but we need to investigate the spiritual
dimension and help free people from that fear. If we used a more thoughtful approach and better triage for these patients in primary care, we could actually make their lives easier, which would also shorten the wait times in various specialist clinics.
The trigger is fear, and sometimes that "copy-paste" mentality is justified, but more often than not, it's just hypochondria.

Bold, watch your step. You might want to walk that statement back; I've seen and heard enough
that I can't say I agree with you. Especially when it comes to offering a hand for this or anything else. I think I'm allowed to tell you that.
And honestly, if a grandmother wants to get tested for AIDS, then let her get tested once she can't be reasoned out of it. Anyone who has reasons to
be suspicious can go in for an AIDS test. Either help ease her fear or just send her on her way so you can have a clear conscience.
Then just move on without wasting your energy. 🙂

I generally take my role in the American healthcare system seriously. I stick to the code of ethics and maintain a sense of empathy toward my patients, though even I have my moments where I lose my cool. I’m only human, after all. That said, those lapses are rare; most of the time, I have plenty of patience for everyone.

🙂

In the hospitality industry, they claim the customer is always right. That’s nonsense. 🤦
It’s not an exact comparison, but there are definitely overlaps with healthcare, specifically regarding types of care and service delivery. It all comes down to the concept of service—being helpful and attentive. This isn't about technical qualifications or comparing skill sets. It’s simply worth considering where we currently stand on the scale of customer service.
It’s basically just pure automation. 🙂 Is it just fake politeness, or what? 🤷 I write generally. Maybe I'm being a dreamer when I claim things could be better and different. 🤷

It’s basically the same thing, except the hotelier takes the cash directly from the client, and their entire goal is to cater to them.
He’ll feel much better once his profits climb and he starts landing new clients.
Go praise that service somewhere else. I get paid too, though not excessively, but my goal is simply to help someone and save them. I don't see patients as a profit margin. If they don't like the care they receive, the door is right there—there are plenty of other doctors.

It’s all relative. Everyone is different, and everyone has their own way of doing things.
Divisions. There are divisions everywhere, fueled by water and prejudice. The truth is, certain people simply exist.
Some people constantly manifest illnesses out of thin air—pure hypochondria. Fear is their primary trigger, and the roots run deep within the spirit. They focus on physical symptoms when they should be investigating the spiritual cause.
We need to reduce the scale of this issue and free people from their fear. By implementing high-quality triage within primary care, we can improve patients' lives immediately and cut down the long wait times at specialist clinics.
His trigger is fear. That "copy-paste" approach might work occasionally, but most of the time, it’s just pure hypochondria.

That’s exactly why I hate divisions. They just breed prejudice. Besides, you'll find hypochondriacs everywhere you look. Sometimes you're actually afraid to deliver a diagnosis that carries zero weight, especially when the patient insists on their own theory and demands a battery of tests just to rule out two unlikely possibilities. It's a waste of resources and clogs up the system for people who actually need care.

Watch your step. You should probably retract that statement; I've seen and heard enough to know better.
I can't agree with you. Especially when you're willing to shake hands on this or anything else. I figure I'm allowed to say that to you.
If Grandma wants an AIDS test, she can have one. But she should wait until she’s ready to face the truth. Anyone with a legitimate reason can go get tested.
Either free them from suspicion or report them. Do one or the other so you can live with yourself.
Just keep moving. Don't waste your energy. 🙂

My conscience is always clear. I don't dwell on things or let them weigh on my subconscious. Everyone chooses their own path and lives with their own decisions. If someone wants to get tested, let them. I have no interest in reading headlines about some doctor refusing or denying a patient an exam. God forbid. Let them go. If they have the money, the willpower, and the guts, then let them book the appointments. 😁

Your work dynamic is certainly interesting.
I'd want that too once I graduate.

It’s high energy, but it's exhausting and demands far too much sacrifice.

I completely agree with you, jadesailor14. I just don't get this constant refusal to accept that being a doctor is a job, plain and simple. You get up, go to work, deal with a massive influx of patients and their various issues, then head home to your family. That's it. Any demand placed on a physician beyond basic professional courtesy is absurd.

I always go back to my time working in EMS for comparison. When you’re out on a call late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, pulling a nineteen-year-old girl from a totaled car and wondering if she’ll make it—praying to God for a miracle—your entire perspective shifts. You never know who you'll be rescuing or resuscitating next. In that moment, everything hinges on a single second and a razor-thin margin that sometimes doesn't even exist. A clerk behind a service desk will never understand that.

Oncology is hands down the most thankless job out there. You do everything humanly possible, knowing full well the survival odds are slim. Facing death and family tragedies on a daily basis is brutal. Honestly, the only way to survive that mentally is to become numb. I don't see any other way. Every patient and their family will look to you as their emotional anchor, but outsiders—and even fellow doctors who aren't oncologists or hematologists—don't truly grasp what that position entails. They just don't face those stakes every single day like an oncologist does.

I avoid my colleague whenever possible during work hours. They ruin my entire day. It’s pathetic, but that's the reality.
You need serious mental toughness to do this work. Facing defeat on a daily basis isn't for everyone. But when you actually win, the payoff is far greater than what an average patient experiences. This job is reserved for the few—it’s both a blessing and a curse.

I completely agree with everything you said.

Thanks. 😁

Brandon Newman95 - It’s not incomprehensible to me. I always demand a detailed medical history and full clinical background. I don't play games. But once they start projecting their own issues onto me and drifting away from the actual problem, then we have an issue.
I work as a physician for the Maltese humanitarian organization. I move around frequently. I go wherever a doctor is needed. I don't hold a permanent position. I doubt we've met, but it doesn't matter.

jadesailor14 - I don't unload my frustrations on patients, so where are you getting that from? Sure, I raise my voice and I can be arrogant, but that lady at Chase Bank knows how to be, and so does the officer at the police station. Still, you get patients who
are experts at shifting the blame onto the doctor, but I put up with them because they're ridiculous.

Angela Wright - Generally speaking, I don't like oncologists or their literature. I have nothing against them personally, and I know it's a massive shock for anyone involved, and I empathize, but I avoid them. I would never do that job, regardless of the money.
Knowing that most of your patients are going to die and having to deal with that every single day is horrific. Respect to those people. I believe it would be a massive shock for anyone.

jadesailor14 said:I really can't argue with that—some people definitely are.
But honestly, you find scum on both sides of the aisle.

So, you mentioned you'd love to see patients stepping into the doctors' shoes for once.
I bet it would be quite the sight to see some of those arrogant, rude doctors experiencing life as patients when they end up under the care of one of their own colleagues!
And let's be real, they wouldn't have their buddies looking out for them, either.

Ten years of school, training, and specializing...
Why emphasize that so much? Are you expecting a medal for it, or maybe some special thanks or admiration?
Do you think people in other professions don't spend years studying and honing their craft throughout their entire lives?
And most of them aren't even doing it on the government's dime—they're paying for it themselves!
Nowadays, if you aren't constantly leveling up, you just get left behind in the job market.

I am speaking from my own perspective. You get what you give. How you treat others is how they will treat you. I don't see the issue.

When I said ten years, the emphasis was on the second half of my point. But fine, it doesn't matter. I paid for my own specialization. I don't expect admiration because I work essentially as a humanitarian. Gratitude is rare, and it doesn't affect me because I know I've done my part. I have my honors, but not because of school or my title.
I'm not claiming to be more valuable than anyone else, nor have I ever made that point. It's just impressive how you take a simple phrase about ten years of experience and turn it into a way to deflect the topic. Typical American behavior. Like an ostrich sticking its head in the sand. A shame.

Peter Stewart6 said:😲
The very way a patient carries themselves actually tells you a lot about their mental state and composure. Often, those elevated vitals are just a result of fear from uncertainty, pain, or
being misunderstood by everyone around them. So, instead of "expecting" certain behavior from a patient, maybe
we should be the ones providing that stability first, rather than demanding it from them. If we provide that, the patient can reach
that calm state. Their emotions are already shaken up enough by the illness itself. There’s no reason
to pile on more stress with these "expectations." 😉
By the way, once you've finished med school, residency, and all that specialized training,
you've essentially set out to learn how to prevent suffering, alleviate pain, and apply knowledge that leads toward healing. Someone else's illness is someone else's suffering, and if you choose to, you can—or
rather, you should—share a few words of comfort and encouragement. That's easily half the battle when it comes to healing a patient's spirit. I don't think that would interfere with your diagnostic work or your treatment plan much at all.
But hey, that's just my two cents. 🙂

When a patient storms into the clinic, pounding on the doors, ignoring the "please do not knock" signs, barging into the office, and yelling about this or that, or why they received a smaller box of medication... I'd love to just tell them where to go, but I keep it professional. A doctor treats the disease and tries to diagnose what the patient is dealing with to provide treatment and help. The focus is on the pathology, not the person.

That "would love to" sentiment is exactly what the Red Order of Malta strives to move past. 🥳
The idea is to focus on everything, but always put "the person first." It's actually the title of a really great book,
by Prof. Ivan Golub. Highly recommend it—no prescription needed. 🙂

If I got emotionally attached to every single patient who walked through my door, I'd be retired within three years. I diagnose, I help, I provide treatment; if they don't pull through or if I can't help them, there's nothing more I can do. I gave it my all. Nurses are there for the patient, while doctors are there for the disease and the therapy.
It especially gets to me when patients show up at the ER because they aren't feeling well—looking pale and exhausted even though it's 100 degrees outside—and they demand I check their blood pressure. Meanwhile, there's another doctor right across the hall, so I have to wonder why they're bothering me. The waiting room is packed. The Emergency Room is called "Emergency" for a reason! When a patient is uninformed, rude, drives you crazy with nonsense, and then starts insulting you, honestly, sometimes you just want to sit down and cry. Forget all that talk about why you went to med school...People can just be scum... Honestly. They're rude and think they know everything better than you. I really wish I could see what it’s like for a patient to step into a doctor's shoes for once. When you haven't left the hospital in two days, you've got 130 people cycling through those doors every single day. You're drinking whatever, eating terrible food, barely sleeping, and dealing with zero equipment... It's a total disaster.

"People are scum"??? And you say it just "simply," just like that??? 😲
You say you'd "like to see a patient in the role of a doctor," especially
"when you haven't left the hospital in two days," and so on. Well, try looking at things from the other
side—the patient's side. How many days do they spend stuck in that hospital without leaving??? And what kind of stuff are they actually going through
inside that facility??? Try seeing it through their eyes, which are usually filled with fear of the unknown.
For most people, medicine is a complete mystery. 🙂

Long time no see! 😁
It’s perfectly normal for a patient to show up worried about their health. I'm a doctor, and I worry when I have a common cold too. But when a patient has a slight fever and a runny nose—someone who deals with allergies every year—and then claims they were browsing the web and saw a disease that occurs once in 500,000 people and demands testing, I lose my patience. Encouragement is always part of the job; I've never denied that. I care and I pray for my patients because that is the code. But sometimes, working with people is genuinely difficult.

Ideally, it should follow the principles held by the Red Order of Malta. 🥳
The emphasis is on everything, but "humanity first." That is the title and core message of the beautiful book by
Prof. Ivan Golub. I recommend it highly. 🙂

From a spiritual standpoint, that is correct, and I have never disagreed. I still adhere to those values and deeply respect Mr. Golub. 😁😁 Because of this, I have approached healthcare as both care and service.

"People are scum"??? And you say that "simply," *einfach so*??? 😲
You claim you'd "love to see some patients in the role of the doctor," especially
"when you haven't left the hospital in two days," etc. Now try looking at it from the other side.
It’s from their perspective—the patients. How many days do they spend stuck in those hospital beds? And what kind of chaos are they actually dealing with
inside that facility? Try looking at things through eyes clouded by the fear of the unknown.
For most people, medicine is a complete mystery. 🙂

The people lying in hospital beds aren't all the same. One forum user already categorized doctors, so I’ll categorize the patients. You have the critically ill who stay long-term, the occasional patients, and then you have the hypochondriacs. The vast majority fall into that last group. They are rude, arrogant, and frankly, unpleasant. A person who is genuinely sick and worried isn't looking for an insult, that's a fact. When someone is truly scared, their demeanor changes; they are much easier to deal with. But those who show up just to invent illnesses are unbearable. The other day in a waiting room, an elderly woman told me she wanted an AIDS test because she thought her symptoms matched it, though she didn't even understand what AIDS was. But she asked for it. And who am I to deny her? It's senseless and a waste of time... but there it is.

Brandon Newman95 said:Well, I am not buying that. Real doctors look at both the lab results AND the patient. Because according to you, I'm just another number in a long line and you couldn't care less. And don't even get me started on how private clinics and hospitals play together. As for that last sentence, I only believe the part about being short on equipment. Patients have access to way more information now and they want to know if their lives are actually at risk or not. They want things explained to them. They don't want to be dragged along like a kid on a leash for three years.

I don't know. I've never seen this distinction between "real" and "fake" doctors. Maybe I should have. Honestly, I don't care. I have your life in my hands, but I have zero interest in your personal drama, inheritance disputes, or whatever other nonsense patients drag into the exam room. I love it when a patient spends twenty minutes talking about their son living overseas instead of telling me what actually hurts—only to tell me after 3,500 tests that they're fine or that I'm looking in the wrong place.

Who said I work in private practice or at a private clinic??

I tell a patient to sit down and calm down, or I let a child in a stroller go ahead of them in line, and they start screaming at me because they've been sitting in the waiting room since dawn. That's about politeness. As for being "informed," forget it. Three out of ten patients are impossible. I tell them exactly what's up: doctors are attacked and reported over nothing, so I personally run ten different tests before I make a call. It's about self-preservation. I don't want to see my name in the headlines tomorrow. It's easier for a patient to call a news station than to call their doctor to ask for an appointment or advice.

Susan Rodriguez4 said:I've genuinely tried to wrap my head around you until now, but this? This is complete garbage.
Look, you still have plenty of years of work ahead of you. For your own sake, and for the future of the American healthcare system you belong to, you need to realize one thing: Treat the patient, not the disease.
For a patient to actually get better, they need to understand their diagnosis and the treatment plan. That is your responsibility to your patients. Your job isn't just to scribble a report and pass the buck to another doctor to explain it. Patients have a right to hear the truth directly from their own physician. At the end of the day, doctors exist to serve the patients, not the other way around.
Trust me, try applying that approach. People will become much less irritating to you.
If they keep being this irritating, go work in a lab studying tadpoles or staring through a microscope. It’s clear that dealing with sick, scared, and confused patients is way out of your league.
And one more thing: nothing irritates me more than chasing down a doctor in a hallway. That bothers me even more than it bothers you. That’s why I don't deal with colleagues like that.

I need to add my two cents to this.
I didn't spend ten years in medical school and specialized training just to be bullied by patients. You need some level of empathy—it’s non-negotiable—but I expect my patients to show a basic level of decency and composure in return. When someone storms into my clinic, pounding on the door despite the "do not knock" sign, then barges into the exam room screaming about why they received one less box of medication, frankly, I’d rather send them straight to hell. But I stay quiet. A doctor treats the disease; we diagnose, we provide treatment, and we aim to help. The focus is on the pathology, not the person. If I let myself get emotionally attached to every patient who walks through that door, I’d have retired within three years. I diagnose, I assist, I treat. If the outcome isn't what we hoped for, there is nothing more I can do. I gave it my all. The nurse is there for the patient; the doctor is there for the illness and the cure.
It’s honestly refreshing when patients show up at the ER feeling fine, sunburnt in 105-degree heat, demanding I check their blood pressure just because they can. They see the doctor across the street has a shorter line and suddenly I'm the problem. It’s called an Emergency Room for a reason. When you deal with uninformed, rude people who exhaust you with sheer stupidity and then have the nerve to get insulting, you just want to sit down and cry. Spare me the "why didn't you finish college" lectures. People are just jerks. They're disrespectful and think they're geniuses. I'd love to see one of these patients try stepping into a doctor's shoes. When you haven't left the hospital in two days, seeing 130 people pass through those doors daily, eating poorly, skipping sleep, and working without proper equipment, it's a total disaster.

HELP!

I'm planning to install Windows 7.
A few questions...

1. Since I have a licensed version of Windows Vista Ultimate, can I upgrade directly? I heard you could do an update over
the internet. If that's true, where do I go?

2. If an online update isn't possible because I'm running dual OSs and want to wipe them both to just have one, is there a way to install via
CD—like a game installer or just a bootable version? Is the process difficult to grasp? I'm not exactly a tech expert. I know how to install Windows XP,
but I've never managed to get Linux working... so, will this be doable? Thanks!

Alex Scott14 said:I get sore throats every two weeks during the winter. If I drink milk straight from the fridge or a Coke with ice, I end up with strep throat at least twice a year.

Throughout the winter, I stick to tea with honey and take immune boosters, but the sore throats still happen. 😢
Is this a reason to have my tonsils removed?

I know you aren't doctors, but I need advice because the waiting rooms at the clinics are absolute chaos—it feels like everyone is fighting for free handouts—and I don't want to waste my time if it won't help.🤷

My parents are against it. They claim everything will just go straight to my lungs and I'll be sick with colds constantly.🤷 😕

Thanks. 🙂

When tonsils lose their function, they cause more harm than good.

The tissue stops working and becomes a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. If they are useless, get them out.

You can catch pneumonia and other illnesses even with tonsils, but if they aren't functioning, you'll deal with both pneumonia and constant strep.

Ultimately, dysfunctional tonsils act as a reservoir for bacteria and are linked to a significant number of sepsis cases, specifically meningococcal, due to their location.
I am not an ENT specialist, but my advice is to have them removed.

I picked up the HP OfficeJet Series mentioned in the title a couple of days ago. I’m really happy with the performance, but I have one question. I haven't been able to find an answer online, so I'm hoping someone here can help. I know this model doesn't support CD printing, but I don't actually need that.

Is it possible to print an image onto a specific type of paper and then use it as a decal or sticker? If you catch my drift... What kind of paper or setting would I need, and does this printer even support that?

Thanks in advance.

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