Should I switch doctors?!


Question: Should I switch doctors!?
I ran into my doctor in a neighboring town and he was smoking like crazy!. How can I trust this same man who gives me advice on staying healthy, etc!. Would you continue to use this doctor knowing that he smokes!? Seems totally hypocritical to me!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
It is hypocritical, but unfortunately, medical professionals have vices like everyone else!. This is why you see respiratory therapists who smoke, dieticians that are obese, physical therapists with bad posture, psychologists with alcoholism!.

You have to look past this weakness of his and ask yourself if he has benefitted your health!? Ideally, those treating you should practice what they preach!. Sadly, there wouldn't be many left if we only saw those are healthy themselves!. He can still be a good doctor despite his own bad habits!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Physicians are human and have a life outside of being a physician!. Sounds to me like he is giving you sound medical advice!. Lots of physicians smoke!. Don't put him on a pedestal he is not being hypocritical at all!. I have worked with physicians for more than 25years!. Just remember you are in charge of your medical care and the physicians are here to advise you based upon their knowledge and education!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I think this is a personal issue and a decision that you must make based on your your judgment!.

I have switched Dr!.s based on intuition or should I just say bad vibes!.

Once you think about it you will find that you already know the answer!.

I might think it refreshing to find a Dr!. that is not "perfect" and as long as that the Dr!. doesn't preach to me, then, I am okay usually!.

Good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com

doctors are people too!.!.!.!.!.!.and nicotine is harder than heroin to quit!.

if hes a good doctor, why switch!?Www@Answer-Health@Com





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