Doctors are the #1 Cause of Death in the United States

[rodrigofresh]

I was about to say the same thing. 

Dude is good at this hand-waving medical terminology for people who know 1/5 of the words actually being discussed. 

 

[pig love]

Skip to minute 5 if you're impatient.

 

[futuremd]

I hope your doctor remembers to uphold the hippocratic oath when you set foot in their office. 

 

[pig love]

I hope your doctor remembers to uphold the hippocratic oath when you set foot in their office. 

I hope you enjoyed the video.

 

[futuremd]

I hope your doctor remembers to uphold the hippocratic oath when you set foot in their office. 

I hope you enjoyed the video.

Pseudoscience?!

He's a goddamn Neuropathic Doctor!

Thats a disgrace to modern medicine...ENTIRELY. In the first 60 seconds Alex Jones is saying he specializes in HOMEOPATHY? CHELATION THERAPY? ACUPUNCTURE? HYDROPATHY?

ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

Keep thinking that nuts and berries are going to cure your cancer. You saw what it did to Steve Jobs. 

If nutrition is the only thing keeping you from being sick then I guess germ-theory doesn't exist either, right? 

The plague wasn't because of Yersinia pestis  but because they didn't have enough dark leafy greens! 

Smallpox was just because of a bad attitude!

 

[futuremd]

Here is a list of lives lost to pseudoscience and other forms of medicine not backed by evidential claims. 

http://whatstheharm.net/

Son you really have no idea what sort of quackery you're promoting right now.

Show me an ND that would have developed AZT. 

 

[rashi]

not trying to offend, but do you know if "medical school is basically just a ton of memorization" is true?


or are you just postulating. 

Medical school is not just memorization. Don't take me wrong doctors are highly trained and skilled, but Common Sense is lacking. In my opinion, they depend too much on technology rather than their clinical skills. It seems that the curriculum makes the doctors over think that pathology is localized. Just about ever pathology originated from somewhere else, unless the patient has had a issue since birth.

im curious as to what you do for a living. obviously something in healthcare but definitely not a physician. you have a lot of misconceptions about what specialists do and how the american health care system works.

I'm a PA.

an orthopedic surgeons job is not to manage your osteoporosis.

Didn't say it was. What I'm saying is to refer out. If I have a pt that has osteoporosis, I always make a recommend to be evaled by a PT. I know a PT that does exercise counseling for free. She identifies impairments, body mechanics, takes PMH, and recommend exercises they can do. Whether they take it or not is totally up to them.

orthopedists see you when you have complications of your disease that diet and exercise will not fix. how is diet and exercise going to help regenerate cartilage and reverse end stage joint disease in an arthritic knee that needs replacement? they won't and that patient is going to be in debilitating pain and wheel chair bound.

Obviously, orthos are going to be limited in this area and don't expect them to know about diet and exercise unless they have a background in sports medicine. But you are right. In talking about diet and exercise, I would think GPs and internists should have some sort of training here in that area.

Sure those are all Medicare approved diagnosis for which PT is indicated. But good luck telling a patient they will have to pay hundreds of dollars out of pocket per session when Medicare will not cover it.

Here lies another issue. In Florida, PT is very highly regulated in outpatient settings. This is an issue, but there are PTs that do community work and do some a Functional Independence Measure for community dwellers. But yes, the expenses do play a role and hinder on the delivery of care.

along the same lines, endocrinologists don't see every diabetic. they see patients with complication of their diabetes. they see diabetics with renal failure, retinopathy, neuropathy and CAD

I was using them as an example. I'm not expecting endocrinologists to know everything, all I'm saying is to refer out. For any doctor who Dx someone with Diabetes, how do you let them leave the office with no referral for someone to help them with their diet?

EVERY newly diagnosed diabetic is educated about an ADA diet. the truth is most people are not willing to make lifestyle changes until it's too late. They are lazy and would much rather have a pill that they think is some panacea without making the necessary lifestyle changes to optimize their disease.

The ADA Diet is flawed. The ADA Diet still allows people to eat grains and legumes. Grains contain phytates that bind to Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Iron, vital nutrients they wont be getting . I could get into more detail how it is flawed, but that is for another thread. Most people are lazy, but a lot to want to change but don't have the recourse or someone they can talk to.

He's a goddamn Neuropathic Doctor!

These people know their stuff.

 

[dajoka004]

Everyone loves to ***** and moan about doctors.

1. Not all doctors are created equal. Some go to school in the Caribbean. Some go to school overseas. Some do their residency at **** community hospitals. Others go to top notch medical schools, are residents at top notch academic centers, and compete fellowships at the same. Generally speaking, these physicians will take good care of you.

2. Patients commenting on the quality of their doctor is always laughable to me. The patient is not the expert. The patient has not gone through 10+ years of training. Reading a WebMD Article doesn't make you an expert at your illness. If you want to criticize me or my colleague, you better know what you're talking about.

3. Threads and opinions like this are the reason why I am going to do reproductive endocrinology. It's a field with patients who want your help, who will listen to what you ask of them and are generally appreciative of your work. I would never, ever consider going into a field where day in and day out I have to deal with people who don't care about their health, aren't compliant with anything you tell them and repeatedly end up in the same situations because they don't listen. Unfortunately that eliminates most of medicine. I went into medical school thinking I would make a difference as a PCP in a rural or urban undeserved area. Nope. Because no matter how hard I work, im doing no good if I don't get any help from the patient.

 

[goldmember]

How the **** do you get UTIs in your 20's?

Shows you how poor your hygiene is :x

 

[dajoka004]

How the **** do you get UTIs in your 20's?
Shows you how poor your hygiene is :x

No it doesn't.

 

[bg04mike]

Everyone loves to ***** and moan about doctors.
1. Not all doctors are created equal. Some go to school in the Caribbean. Some go to school overseas. Some do their residency at **** community hospitals. Others go to top notch medical schools, are residents at top notch academic centers, and compete fellowships at the same. Generally speaking, these physicians will take good care of you.
2. Patients commenting on the quality of their doctor is always laughable to me. The patient is not the expert. The patient has not gone through 10+ years of training. Reading a WebMD Article doesn't make you an expert at your illness. If you want to criticize me or my colleague, you better know what you're talking about.
3. Threads and opinions like this are the reason why I am going to do reproductive endocrinology. It's a field with patients who want your help, who will listen to what you ask of them and are generally appreciative of your work. I would never, ever consider going into a field where day in and day out I have to deal with people who don't care about their health, aren't compliant with anything you tell them and repeatedly end up in the same situations because they don't listen. Unfortunately that eliminates most of medicine. I went into medical school thinking I would make a difference as a PCP in a rural or urban undeserved area. Nope. Because no matter how hard I work, im doing no good if I don't get any help from the patient.

This is the reason why i want to pursue medicine, but sadly I'm hearing that far too often.

 

[goldmember]

No it doesn't.

Then tell me how it doesn't smart guy

 

[rashi]

Then tell me how it doesn't smart guy

He's right. You can get a UTI unrelated to hygiene. Pregnant women get UTIs often because the size of the uterus weighing on the bladder and/or ureter.

 

[dajoka004]

Then tell me how it doesn't smart guy

Just off the top of my head, recent sexual activity, congenital urinary tract malformations, being female and immunosuppressed states are all risk factors for UTI.

 

[futuremd]

 

[typerpinoy]

He's right. You can get a UTI unrelated to hygiene. Pregnant women get UTIs often because the size of the uterus weighing on the bladder and/or ureter.

That said a young otherwise healthy male should t be getting utis like our friend here

 

[futuremd]

Theres also a family guy episode about alternative medicine: http://www.cucirca.com/2012/01/30/family-guy-season-10-episode-12-livin-on-a-prayer/

AND here is my favorite video on the topic altogether.

You know what they call alternative medicine that works? 

MEDICINE

 

[goldenchild9]

Naturopathy FTW.

The herbs and raw foods have done more for me than any doctor ever has.

 

[futuremd]

Naturopathy FTW.

The herbs and raw foods have done more for me than any doctor ever has.

You mean simply eating healthy? 

Big whoop. No one will challenge you there. 

Lets see how that prevents polio though. 

Diet might make you feel better and possibly change your life experience and well-being, but it doesn't do anything to prevent OR fix ailments resulting from infection or congenital diseases that occur later in life.

 

[milestailsprowe]

These two posts are very alarming... the medical care industry should not be ran like a business

Then how should it be ran? Who will pay for it if not the insurance companies and who will manage the hospital to stay in the black? People sue like crazy in this county to so doctors will be held back

 

[youngdoc]

Everyone loves to ***** and moan about doctors.

1. Not all doctors are created equal. Some go to school in the Caribbean. Some go to school overseas. Some do their residency at **** community hospitals. Others go to top notch medical schools, are residents at top notch academic centers, and compete fellowships at the same. Generally speaking, these physicians will take good care of you.

2. Patients commenting on the quality of their doctor is always laughable to me. The patient is not the expert. The patient has not gone through 10+ years of training. Reading a WebMD Article doesn't make you an expert at your illness. If you want to criticize me or my colleague, you better know what you're talking about.

3. Threads and opinions like this are the reason why I am going to do reproductive endocrinology. It's a field with patients who want your help, who will listen to what you ask of them and are generally appreciative of your work. I would never, ever consider going into a field where day in and day out I have to deal with people who don't care about their health, aren't compliant with anything you tell them and repeatedly end up in the same situations because they don't listen. Unfortunately that eliminates most of medicine. I went into medical school thinking I would make a difference as a PCP in a rural or urban undeserved area. Nope. Because no matter how hard I work, im doing no good if I don't get any help from the patient.

#3 is one of the reasons I chose radiology

 

[futuremd]

Everyone loves to ***** and moan about doctors.

1. Not all doctors are created equal. Some go to school in the Caribbean. Some go to school overseas. Some do their residency at **** community hospitals. Others go to top notch medical schools, are residents at top notch academic centers, and compete fellowships at the same. Generally speaking, these physicians will take good care of you.

2. Patients commenting on the quality of their doctor is always laughable to me. The patient is not the expert. The patient has not gone through 10+ years of training. Reading a WebMD Article doesn't make you an expert at your illness. If you want to criticize me or my colleague, you better know what you're talking about.

3. Threads and opinions like this are the reason why I am going to do reproductive endocrinology. It's a field with patients who want your help, who will listen to what you ask of them and are generally appreciative of your work. I would never, ever consider going into a field where day in and day out I have to deal with people who don't care about their health, aren't compliant with anything you tell them and repeatedly end up in the same situations because they don't listen. Unfortunately that eliminates most of medicine. I went into medical school thinking I would make a difference as a PCP in a rural or urban undeserved area. Nope. Because no matter how hard I work, im doing no good if I don't get any help from the patient.

#3 is one of the reasons I chose radiology

Tips for how I can get there eventually beginning with M1...

 

[youngdoc]

Everyone loves to ***** and moan about doctors.


1. Not all doctors are created equal. Some go to school in the Caribbean. Some go to school overseas. Some do their residency at **** community hospitals. Others go to top notch medical schools, are residents at top notch academic centers, and compete fellowships at the same. Generally speaking, these physicians will take good care of you.


2. Patients commenting on the quality of their doctor is always laughable to me. The patient is not the expert. The patient has not gone through 10+ years of training. Reading a WebMD Article doesn't make you an expert at your illness. If you want to criticize me or my colleague, you better know what you're talking about.


3. Threads and opinions like this are the reason why I am going to do reproductive endocrinology. It's a field with patients who want your help, who will listen to what you ask of them and are generally appreciative of your work. I would never, ever consider going into a field where day in and day out I have to deal with people who don't care about their health, aren't compliant with anything you tell them and repeatedly end up in the same situations because they don't listen. Unfortunately that eliminates most of medicine. I went into medical school thinking I would make a difference as a PCP in a rural or urban undeserved area. Nope. Because no matter how hard I work, im doing no good if I don't get any help from the patient.

#3 is one of the reasons I chose radiology

Tips for how I can get there eventually beginning with M1...

Two most important things are Step 1 and your grades

M1 - just study hard and keep up with your classes. Don't worry about Step 1 yet. If you're 100% Rads then go ahead and get involved in rads research - know that it's not a must though. I had zero research in med school and still matched at a competitive Cali program while being out of state for med school

summer before M2 - continue or start research

M2 - same as M1 but start preparing for Step 1 a few months into it. Study First Aid and do practice questions concurrently with 2nd year material and later on in the year start reviewing first year stuff as well

M3 - get as many honors as possible. Work hard and show interest in learning about every core field. Even if you have no interest in going into the field, you need to show interest and enthusiasm about that field for 8 weeks

If your school has class rank and grades you can shoot for AOA but it's far from necessary.

The 3 biggest things that helped match into a competitive program were Step 1 (you need a high score to get past the initial filters. Depending on the program this can range from 230+ to 250+), honors 3rd year (this will distinguish you from many radiology applicants who don't do as well M3 as they do M2 and M1 b/c they're anti-social), and AOA (far from necessary but was very helpful in getting interviews at top programs out of my region)

 

[typerpinoy]

Patient noncompliance is a huge reason I chose anesthesia.

 

[utvol23]

Let turn this thread into an NT DR thread instead of all this bickering since we have appearances by most of NTs Drs.

youngdoc- good to see a fellow rad in here. Where are you in your training?