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I Can't Be the Only Person With This Issue

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Doctors are not in the education business, I have certainly found this true myself many times. And their criteria for mentioning alternatives often mystifies me.

Since it's been around I've also done my own consults with "Doctor Google" for my own issues, and often those of friends and relatives. Most doctors have become accustomed to their patients doing this. And now we have the chatbots, too!

And sometimes the doctors will do some kind of search right there with the patient in the room - and sometimes I'm ready to shout at them that they SHOULD do so!

And this is medicine today.

We also must remember that each procedure has its associated side effects and risks. Doctor Google is not really ready for prime time but it is at least good for putting topics on the table.

Best wishes.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jun 7 7:23am

I agree CC. Most surgeons don't outline all options for a particular condition. I don't think it's because they are not interested - most are interested. I think it's a lack of time. I don't know the number, but doctors per capita is very, very low in America. We have a shortage of Drs.

That means we have to do more work, find options, and ask our Drs about these. With AI, it's easier than ever to do research.

Joe

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