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Why do especially redditors always freak out when a doctor makes a mistake? They are some of the most incompetent people yet when you write a story about how you were - even slightly - mistreated by doctors you're guaranteed a million upvotes. It usually goes something like this: (r/AskDocs or something similar)
>OP: have this problem where my anus itches, seen lots of docs, no solution, they just told me to clean it
>100 upvotes: Actual nurse here, you were probably mistreated and misdiagnosed by doctors. We see this a lot but are never allowed to speak up about this. yada yada wrong advice about depression, ssri and trauma making your asshole itch.
or
>OP: I had to go to the hospital for knee pain and ever since having blood drawn by a male doctor I have severe anxiety. They also told me to lose weight.
>86 upvotes: I too have been struggling with depression and body shaming caused by the medical community, especially doctors. You should sue them for bringing up your weight. Frankly that's unprofessional since your knee is not related to your weight. I'd seriously consider telling your therapist about this verbal and mental violence and abuse you had to endure.
Of course I pulled these dialogues out of my ass, but you get the gist of it.