[Madame Dufarge]

I see . . . you have a problem with me telling people that smoking is bad for them at that they should quit as soon as possible. That's not "injecting anything" it's stating the truth.

I see...you have a reading comprehension problem.

I believe I said that it's your professional obligation to inform patients that smoking might be detrimental to their health. Then you've discharged your professional obligation.

Your quoting scripture to them is "injecting."

Understand?

[realpatriot71]

Your quoting scripture to them is "injecting."

I would not mention scripture in the physician/patient relationship unless the patient had let me know that was what he was interested in. I believe it is my obligation to help people in matters spiritual as well as physical, if they are so inclined. For some patients, they may never know that I'll be praying for them, religion will never be mentioned. Faith is an important part of integrative patient care, and for some patients - absence thereof is the correct response. I see myself as offering extra servies at no extra charge for those who are interested.