[Madame Dufarge]

I would not mention scripture in the physician/patient relationship unless the patient had let me know that was what he was interested in.

Wouldn't it be more honest to let patients know up front that your opinion was influenced by your religious viewpoint? I would think most patients would have an expectation of science, not religion.

For some patients, they may never know that I'll be praying for them, religion will never be mentioned.

How would you know which patients would be receptive to your religious point of view unless you brought the subject up?

[realpatriot71]

Wouldn't it be more honest to let patients know up front that your opinion was influenced by your religious viewpoint?

My opinion on smoking does not need any religious viewpoint - it's toxic - its bad for you. It demonstartably obvious.

How would you know which patients would be receptive to your religious point of view unless you brought the subject up?

Patients often bring it up, you'd be surprised.