[Just another Joe]

Sometimes you have to be firm with your doctor and TELL them what you want done, or not done.
If it becomes a problem you may want to find a different doctor.

[goodnesswins]

YUP....what we need are more "bad" patients - patients who question, cajole doctors......they are the healthiest people.

[Hildy]

What if you TELL your Dr. you would rather die, what then? I believe in euthenasia. Sue me.

[joonbug]

And if things don't turn out as well as the insistent patient expects, hire a lawyer and sue the doctor. With these controversial cases, it won't be hard to find a plaintif's expert to say that the surgery was not indicated.

[Marysecretary]

One of my doctors wanted me to have a procedure done to prevent fluid from accumulating around my lungs. I looked into it,asking another doctor who didn't recommend it, a nurse, and an alternative care provider I see several times a year. I decided not to do it. Doctors are so prone to just suggesting these things without really knowing the consequences. They rarely tell you to diet (I have high blood pressure--medication! Never said a word about nutrition to me.) and they know nada about supplements. If it weren't for the supplements I'm on, I could be dead by now. I believe they've helped me far more than all the medications I've been taking. You DO have to get educated and ask around. Don't be bashful. (P.S., I'm doing much better than I was!)

[RedWhiteBlue]

That reminds me of a friend of mine. He says the right way to choose a doctor is to go from one to the next until you find one that will do what you tell him to. LOL.