I've been reasonably critical of medicos and medical science in posts to this article, but in all fairness I think this sort of thing happens in almost all prof

I've been reasonably critical of medicos and medical science in posts to this article, but in all fairness I think this sort of thing happens in almost all professions. Everything from time constraints to lack of knowledge to incompetence and or a combination of these is often found in most walks of life. With medicine, we've a terribly complicated field, and like any profession, there is a range of competencies. I recall decades ago knowing a state director of health (the state's top doctor) and he said to me 'if you ever get really sick come to me and I'll put you in contact with the best advice available, as there are too many in this profession that I wouldn't give you a quarter for'. As I said, this is a problem with all professions, finding the best advice available, can, at times, be a daunting experience.