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You're vastly overestimating the average competence and concern that most human beings have when doing their jobs. I've seen multiple instances with family mem
by TillE 10y ago
You're vastly overestimating the average competence and concern that most human beings have when doing their jobs.
I've seen multiple instances with family members where the doctor's dumbass hypothesis absolutely did not match the symptoms, but they persisted in trying the worthless treatment anyway. Took 'em months to find and start treating the slightly rare form of cancer. Bring on the diagnostic computers, I say.
- JshWright 10y agoI know a lot of ER docs (I assume this story took place in an ER). Some are better than others, but I can't think of any that I wouldn't consider "above average" relative to "most human beings". I'll absolutely agree with you in terms of primary care docs... As someone who routinely transports patients out of doctor's offices when the doc is in over their head, there is a _much_ broader variation in competency...