Doctor Who Always Plays Hard to Get

Whether you’re looking for an oncologist or a naturopath, you need to know how to recognize a good one.

Dr Steven Brown, author of “Navigating the Medical Maze: A Practical Guide” offers five sure-fire ways to recognize the best doctors based on checking out their 1. Thoroughness, 2. Communication, 3. Knowledge, 4. Self-sacrifice, and 5. Character.

I asked Dr Brown what specific recommendations he’d have for those of us with scientific training. “As a doctor, I know my eyes light up when I learn a patient’s family member
has a scientific background,” he says, “I am able to give more complete and detailed explanations.”

He suggests that you should, “Let the doctor know about your scientific background, and ask about the scientific evidence that supports their recommendations.” This not only means you can check out the doctor’s thought processes but you can explore the evidence for yourself.

He also adds that if you’ve got a scientific background you should prime yourself to become an expert in your rare illness, it could enlighten your doctor and if they’re not receptive to new ideas then it might be time to walk away and find a new doctor.

“After you have read about your condition, discuss your findings with your doctor,” Brown adds, “She can help you assess the relevance of your reading, and put it into the context of the remainder of the medical literature.”

He also adds that, “Your doctor should welcome your questions about the scientific basis for your treatment. If instead she seems threatened, again think about changing doctors.”

4 thoughts on “Doctor Who Always Plays Hard to Get”

  1. Was I the only one who thought the article would be about Doctor Who?

  2. In fact Doctor Who is a bit of a floozy! In all the series you’ve seen, how many partners has he had? Plenty! and sometimes 2 at a time. I’ve seen him with a girl in 2 episodes, then a young gent for a few more then back to the girl again. There must be no such thing as monogamy in the future.

    On the subject of the article, some things can help if you have to see doctors. Always give them a present and the more targeted it is the better. If they like chocolates then get a gift bowl full of them. Find out their full name and their kids names and get them gifts too. Make the doctor feel almost indebted to you so he remembers you and thinks twice about his diagnosis. If your a plumber for instance, offer to help with pipework for cost of materials if you can. It works.

    Get well soon people and good luck Doctor.

  3. Heheheh. I don’t think The Doctor has ever actually taken a lover has he? There’s an allusion to him being in love with various travelling companions and there was a dance with Captain Jack who was meant to be an omnisexual alien or some such nonsense. Sex with aliens whatever they looked like would be interspecies, and that means bestiality.

    Nice tip for getting on the good side of your doctor  (with a lower case d)

    db

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