Sure.
Because doctors know everything and never make mistakes, misdiagnose, misinterpret, or not follow the party line as dictated to them by the hospital administration or the AMA and FDA.
Nor do they ever just shuffle as many people though appointments are possible nor prescribe based on pressure or big pharma kickbacks.
I hear these stories and wonder what kinds of relationships you have with your doctors. I have been going to my PCP’s office for a couple of decades. I’ve never felt rushed and I’ve never felt like my questions were not answered.
I’ve been in surgeons offices and oncologists and they have always taken the time to explain stuff and treat me with kindness.
I also understand that it’s a professional relationship, not a friendship. I don’t waste their time either. I follow their instructions and research their diagnoses. I am, what is called in their world, an engaged and compliant patient.
I pay for good insurance. I planned for that and I hope to keep it as long as possible.
There are many people who do not have PCPs. They go to “factory” facilities where they are shocked to learn they are treated like a product. They go to the VA because it’s free and they are surprised they get healthcare that is not “high quality” in terms of “feel good” or “caring” treatment. (I fully support the VA for service related issues. I think for non service related incidents its a place where the government can phase out treatment.)
Medical relationships are as different as there are people.
But the dismissive nature I read on this site about medical advice and treatment befuddles me. It’s a team sport—you need to work with your care team, understand what they are doing, ask questions, and follow up and follow through.
No doctors are not perfect. I worked with plenty of them during my time being employed at a hospital. They are usually smart about a specific set of things. When you need those “things” I trust them the same way I trust my car mechanic. But, like car issues, it is important to change your oil and check the tire pressure between visits.