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Originally Posted by golfing eagles
No offense, and I'm really not looking for a p!$$!ng match, but please point out a statement that is "categorically wrong". Some may be exaggerations to make a point, but overall they are accurate. You cannot hunt for rare exceptions and hold that up as a standard. I think I have been pretty consistent---I acknowledged referring patients to chiropractors and other ancillary services when appropriate, but pretty harshly warn against getting evaluated by those fringe practitioners first. Sorry if I ruffle some feathers, but the public sometimes just doesn't "get it". There are a lot of quacks and snake oil salesmen out there, and if I can do some small part to protect the innocent, I'm going to take it.
As far as "having a degree and being retired" goes, I think my career is a bit more than that. For all anyone knows, when they play Dr. Google they may be quoting me from the content that I myself have written. When they need inpatient medical care, they may be receiving treatment under protocols that I have written. So, consider it arrogant if you will, but I feel obligated to utilize my extensive knowledge to benefit others, within certain constraints of law and ethics. And yes, sometimes I get overzealous.
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I thank you for taking the time to educate people on this forum. I do not place emotions into your words and find each of your posts thorough. Why people want to argue with an expert is beyond me. Everyone is entitled to get a second opinion. That second opinion should NOT be a layperson who googles something and decides. "Hey, I am now an expert!" How many times have we been told DO NOT TRUST THE INTERNET? If you doubt what GE says, get a second opinion from a MEDICAL DOCTOR.
BTW: I find you bedside manner fine. I would rather have a doctor who is engaged in each of his patients and will be harsh when necessary. Who wants a doctor that holds your hand and tells you only what you want to hear? And says, Oh! You googled I was wrong? My bad! Thanks for updating me. Good luck recovering with a doctor like that!
Please THINK before you go against an expert. Any layperson can find the answer they WANT on the internet. It doesn't mean it is the correct one.