I retired a few years ago from ER nursing. Often a family member or the pt would tell us what they found on the internet or WebMD. Sometimes they got it right and good they came in to see us, more often then not they misinterpret what the read. My advise would be I hope they don’t die due to a misprint.
This is much akin to the vast array of pharmaceutical ads inundating the airwaves. “Ask your doctor about” some such drug. Yes, I’m sure that 30 second ad makes you an expert.
Anathema Premium Member almost 6 years ago
The doctor is certainly a more reliable source than the internet.
enigmamz almost 6 years ago
“But Doctor, I’m SURE I have the Plague!!!”
dwane.scoty1 almost 6 years ago
“But Doctor, why did my bust disappear??”
Iron Pounder almost 6 years ago
And the site probably told her she could cure it by boiling cabbage in orange juice and then drink the juice.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Her doctor’s opinion will cost her more, so it must be correct.
Leojim almost 6 years ago
My wife does that all the time, self-diagnosis from the internet and then goes to the doctor with all her ailments. It drives them nuts LOL
sml7291 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. — Mark Twain
Malcome1 almost 6 years ago
I retired a few years ago from ER nursing. Often a family member or the pt would tell us what they found on the internet or WebMD. Sometimes they got it right and good they came in to see us, more often then not they misinterpret what the read. My advise would be I hope they don’t die due to a misprint.
Obi-Haiv almost 6 years ago
This is much akin to the vast array of pharmaceutical ads inundating the airwaves. “Ask your doctor about” some such drug. Yes, I’m sure that 30 second ad makes you an expert.