Doctors and all medical staff deserve the respect they’ve earned. Of course they have bad days. I’ve asked everyone in surgery just before I go “under” if they all had a good night’s sleep, fought with their significant other and had their caffeine “fix” and that’s always been greeted with a laugh and reassurance they’re all ready to go!
But, I’ve also told some providers that they need to remember you usually go into a medical facility because you’re not feeling well and they need to put aside their troubles and treat patients accordingly, from receptionists to the doctors. Sometimes they need to be reminded of that.
It’s too bad that even now, as opposed to many years ago, a justified comment might be considered unkind or disrespectful.
I lost two friends too early because they considered it rude to question their kindly, “pat you on the head”
because he knew better MD. So, if it makes no sense confront it, even if it’s a MD speaking. And, if they think you’re rude or too assertive to question then get another MD.