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Please do not protect me from myself. Especially in the case of if/when my life is on the line, I want to know about my options. I'd much rather have informat
by aantix 8y ago
Please do not protect me from myself.
Especially in the case of if/when my life is on the line, I want to know about my options. I'd much rather have information overload, than be blind.
And between my doctor and I, we will discern what is a real option, what is BS, and what tradeoffs I am willing to make in an effort to extend my life.
Stop being The Great Protector.
- munk-a 8y agoUsing that argument millions of Americans have refused to let their children be vaccinated because they know more about medicine - even themselves. If your medical decision will endanger others it is a matter for The Great Protector, and, it's my opinion, that the great American habit of second guessing experts is what has let groups that oppose vaccinations, a round earth and the dangers of CO2 infiltrate modern society at such a large level.
- aantix 8y agoConsidering cancer, heart disease, or dementia aren't contagious, my individual treatment decision does not threaten those surrounding me. I want to know as much as possible about treatments, their side effects, and tradeoffs. And if I partially learn about those items from a commercial, who cares? I want more time with my friends and family. I don't care about the source of a potential solution. And the doctor can still elect to not provide the medication. The treatment decision is expertly gated, regardless of my wishes or insistence that "I know better".