Ray - I feel the same way; all of the doctors and/or nurse practitioners are part of the team to keep us going and alive. I feel comfortable when a doctor explains various treatment plans available and together a decision is made on which is best. I have one doctor who likes to take the wait and see approach before doing anything major. I prefer the comeback in 3 or 4 months and let's see how this new med is working. Being part of the decision making allows the patient to be on board and in agreement to the treatment plan.