Feb 24 2009
Healthy Responsibility
One of my friends commented recently on the need for patients to take responsibility for their own healthcare and decisionmaking. I can remember a time not very long ago, when patients would not dare to question their medical providers about the treatment plan or diagnosis. You were expected to have some sort of blind faith that your doctor was infallible and incapable of making mistakes.
Now, the world sees things differently but in a healthy way. Doctors are men and women who have concentrated knowledge is some areas but may not be all that well informed in others. One good example is nutrition. Medical school does not prepare the doctor for understanding nutrition in any depth. Therefore, it is up to the patient to read up and get a firm grasp on what good nutrition is all about and practice their own sound self-treatment.
Better yet, consult with a nutritionist for the best of all worlds.
