Blind obedience to doctor's orders a good thing?

[Darren2013]

It depends I think. If you are like me and are being taken care of by a free clinic then we pretty much have to do what they tell us to do. I mean I am not forced to get care by that clinic. If I was really serious about having more options in treatment then I would need to find a way to pay for my own care or purchase my own private insurance. But even when having insurance the insurance companies have rights to approve or not approve certain tests or procedures.

 

So patients do have rights but so do the doctors. A doctor is not obligated to keep a patient who failed to follow their recommendations. So to answer the original question I guess it really depends on how much you are willing to risk your relationship to that doctor who is taking care of you.

[d0nnivain]

Blind obedience to anything is a bad idea.

 

Knowing yourself, knowing your body & asking Qs is the way to go.

[Mr Scorpio]

I've been taking two tablespoons of leeches, a thimble of Smeckler's powder, and wearing my curative galvanic belt everyday for twelve years now, and I haven't died, so...

[EasyHeart]

Blind obedience to anything can get you killed.

 

I used to trust doctors until an ER doctor tried to kill me ten years ago. Since then, I became very picky about my doctors. I have some good ones that I trust, but I always ask lots of questions and challenge them. They hate it at first, but after a while they respect it.

[Tayla]

Darren is somewhat correct, following a well entrusted doctors advise on health care can be to your advantage. Where the line needs drawn is the competency of the doctor . I've been in the care of a few that are by all definitions quacks. They were quickly dismissed. You have the final say in your health care plan and goals.

 

I am skeptical by nature and it has its survival reasonings in remaining vigilant. Inquiring minds wanna know!

[still_an_Angel]

I always ask my GP what we're trying to accomplish and question dosages, frequency, etc. I'm especially inquisitive at the hospital to ensure that I understand what's going on.

 

Following blindly is not good, you must understand why and what for so you can make an informed decision on how you wish to proceed.