sunnyatlast |
06-22-2015 11:35 AM |
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Originally Posted by mickey100
(Post 1077329)
Part of it is the extent of religious literature, symbols, paraphernalia, etc. displayed in the office. There was no way to avoid it. In my opinion it was way, way over the top, more than I've ever seen at a doctor's office. I declined to register it for the couple of visits I had to the office, but it really made me uncomfortable. She is certainly welcome to her views, as is anyone who has religious beliefs, but again, as a non-believer, I don't think that religion has a place in the doctor/patient relationship. Also by hawking all that Christianity, how does that make patients feel that are Muslim or some other denomination? Probably as uncomfortable as I feel. I think politics and religion are private. Anyways, just wanted to point out this aspect of her practice to the OP. I did exercise my right to choose, and chose another physician, who I really like. Strictly business, no politics or religion!
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I agree with much of this. I will say however, that many Christian (and maybe other religions) doctors/clinicians have Christian/religious symbols, magazines or whatever as a way of indicating they are willing to pray with and for the patient if the patient wants. Nothing more, nothing less.
And asking God for help is a good thing since all humans regardless of education/training, obviously, don't "know it all". It's always good to know one's limitations and there are lots of medical problems way beyond limits of science and the human mind.
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