“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!

    • Heifer [none/use name]
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      2 years ago

      I kind of added one it’s a little janky though

      Thanks for mentioning it. I often tend to go on a doomer tirade without being prompted and lose awareness of the nature/impact of the subject