Originally Posted by dragonflylady
find a NEW doc perhaps a DO vs an MD..... im going to try NOT to jump on my soap box & just get 2 the point =0)
Docs r NOT taught how to fix ANYTHING they r taught to give u a drug they do not know what to do generally with someone who wants to partner with them in their health or an educated customer. they r TAUGHT to be the god who passes out drugs 2 yrs in med school is learning to dispense drugs nutrition education is OPTIONAL. the drug companies fun many fund medical schools. truly this is ALLLLLL docs know how to pass out drugs & ur sensitivity frustrates him HIGHLY. good luck in ur search this is y i wont go to a doc other then an emergency. furthermore u must remember this is in part y they call it PRACTICING MEDICINE.....
Some medical schools, like the one I teach at, have banned all contact between the school and the drug companies. While it is true that all of our students must take a pharmacology course, I can assure you that what is taught is by generic name only, and they learn how the drugs work and what interactions to avoid. It is also only 1 semester out of 8.
I think that if you knew how difficult and comprehensive medical education is, you would amend your view of medicine. Yes, just as in all professions, there are people who should not be practicing. But it's simply not true that "they r TAUGHT to be the god who passes out drugs 2 yrs in med school is learning to dispense drugs nutrition education is OPTIONAL."
Jory