I’m very conflicted when it comes to doctors. I have benefited tremendously from medical care, but as I age, I resist the idea of becoming a sheep in the medicated herd. Rather die? Rather die? One doesn’t want to die, but one resists the idea of giving up ones soul for the uncertain promise of an increased probability of longevity.
We all need to use good judgement and only trust the doc to a certain extent, after all they make mistakes too. I actually filled a presciption for Statins and was about to start taking them then just as it got near my mouth something inside me said....no. I then investigated potential side effects, which the doc didn't inform me.....that was it for me.
Of course he has noted all that in my file for protection and I don't blame him. That is another thing, maybe he is just covering his bases to protect himself from malpractice.