• sentientity@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    The worst is when a specialist confidently repeats known false information to you. Like, easily debunked by the most cursory glance at a state health department website type stuff. I have started bringing print outs about my illness from reputable sources to appointments with me just in case.

    The worst part of being sick is not my symptoms. It’s having to interface with the healthcare system.

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      4 months ago

      Yep this is awful. Some doctors don’t know how to keep their ego in check.

      Makes you really appreciate the ones who admit they don’t know. Though they are few and far between.

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        4 months ago

        Yep. I treasure every medical professional who has been honest with me about not knowing something.