“In addition, patients expect to be examined and are disappointed if this ancient clinical ritual is omitted.8 I have repeatedly noted that patients expect their physician to examine them despite the fact that this is an unusual situation (ie a relative stranger making physical contact with their body).“

Alt view from bizarro world of Doctors as laborers:

:gamer-gulag:

I must physically touch those who pay me often solely because they want my touch not that it’s actually useful. If I were to stop commenting on each and everyone’s necks and tummies and balls and whatever else I’d be on the streets!

  • jwsmrz [comrade/them]
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    2 years ago

    I don't get how twinks go out on the weekend with their daddies and shit - I would be thinking "this guy knows what the inside of my asshole looks like" the entire time.

    • MerryChristmas [any]
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      edit-2
      2 years ago

      But like, deep in there. If you've ever had to get a colonoscopy, you'll understand what I'm talking about.

      • Heifer [none/use name]
        hexagon
        ·
        2 years ago

        I was hoping I could get an endoscopy and colonoscopy done at the same time

        I was told no

      • jwsmrz [comrade/them]
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        2 years ago

        When I do, I want to bring a copy home in 4k resolution and I'll put it on when I need to encourage people to go home