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Originally Posted by 2BNTV
I totally agree with Dr. Tuckson.
You are your own best health advocate.
Some people don't ask their doctor the right questions.
Some people don't follow their doctor's advice.
Some people bury their head in the sand and hope if they ignore their condition, it will go away magically.
Don't complain if you are not doing what needs to be done, to help resolve your condition.
As my doctor said when I went for a meet and greet. "I don't care what the charts say, tell me what is going on with you". You know better than anyone else. I would be a fool not to listen, to this learned man, and follow his advice but the final judgement is on us. He can only advise.
Some people don't even consider what a doctor says when it comes to eating, losing weight, stop smoking, etc.
There are people who take their health seriously. I like to think I am one of those.  |
Now that is one good doctor, 2B. One that I would consider for myself. As a retail pharmacist, I always tell my patients/customers that NO ONE knows your body like you do. Pay attention to what it is saying to you and if you think something is wrong keep pressing for answers despite what test results, etc, say. The problem with a lot of people is that they are afraid to speak up or question their doctor. I hope by encouraging my customers in this way that it gives them a voice to speak up. It goes without saying that this is beneficial to the doctor as well. The more information he has to work with the better he can analyze the situation and hopefully come up with the right diagnosis and/or plan of action. A doctor who listens and really gets to know their patients can often make a world of difference in the health of their patients.