Discouraging patients from seeking their own answers when medical professionals fail them is a danger to the patients’ health. Doctors aren’t perfect.
They’re often overworked and most can only squeeze patients in for 10-15 minutes per appointment — not nearly enough time to do justice for complex health problems.
Yes, doctors spend so many years studying and training to prepare, but they can’t possibly be prepared for everything. And, sadly, far too many aren’t interested in learning to keep up with the newest developments.
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