Guest guest Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Hello, Where do you draw the line? Here is the scenario. (Background) Nada was a hypocondriac who projected imaginary illnesses onto us kids. I have had numerous horrific experiences with doctors throughout my life doing thing to be against my wishes. During the birth of my first daughter I was subjected to a doctor who did what she wanted without asking and then threatened me if I tried to question her. On campus a discussion of current issues in society turned to the way medical care is handled currently. Several of the participants come from countries with far worse medical care. They were chiming in that our level of care is excellent. I proposed that it could be better if doctors were not so rushed and medicine was practiced based on need and not convenience. I gave the example of cases of unnecessary C-sections performed because the doctor wants to be home in time for dinner ect. The response I received is that doctors are people too and deserve a good dinner with their family. Even if that means performing major abdominal surgery on a non-consenting woman that she does not need. Having been forced into numerous unnecessary and painful procedures during my life I know the emotional damage this does to a person. I had a very hard time keeping my thoughts and words non-personal. I felt very hurt that people would find this acceptable. I really enjoy being with this group and discussing the various topics. I can't decide if I am being over-sensitive or not. Also, I don't know how to handle it if this comes up again. Do I politely leave the discussion? Argue the point from a personal standpoint? I also was the only one with an opposing view which made it hard because others would over-talk me. Not intentionally but the discussions get everyone riled up and excited to speak. -- “I have a grip on reality, just not this particular one.”-- Author Unknown* * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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