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Aristus

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4. Before that, it was "My family member is (some kind of medical professional)."

Reply to Wounded Bear (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 07:02 PM

Jul 30

And if the provider's diagnosis conflicted with that of the family member, they sided with the family member. As if every medical professional had unimpeachable expertise in every kind of medicine.

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"A little learning is a dangerous thing" IOW: Don't Google before your clinic visit. [View all] Aristus Jul 30 OP

In other words... regnaD kciN Jul 30 #1

Exactly. Aristus Jul 30 #2

I imagine that kind of shit has been skyrocketing since the Internets era began...nt Wounded Bear Jul 30 #3

Before that, it was "My family member is (some kind of medical professional)." Aristus Jul 30 #4

Keep a dipstick handy True Dough Jul 30 #5