Thyroid Patients: What's the Problem With These Doctors, Anyway?

Most of the time, as patients, we try to deal respectfully with our doctors, and they with us. But as many of those with chronic health problems have discovered, all doctors are NOT created equal, and some of them, are, well, let's just say, they're a piece of work. Is your thyroid doctor just not up to par? You'll want to read 10 Signs That You Need a New Doctor to see if it's time to make a much-needed personnel change.

Our Patient Empowerment guide Trisha Torrey has also put together a great article, How to Deal with an Arrogant Doctor, that helps you understand one of the most difficult personality problems to deal with in doctors.

As thyroid patients, you'll occasionally find yourself dealing with less-than-stellar endocrinologists. Some of the worst offenders are those who are fattening their wallets with drug company money. Read Is Your Endocrinologist "Under the Influence?" for some insights on these doctors.

Of course, there are also doctors, like Time Magazine's Dr. Scott Haig, who don't even want you to do your own research. Find out why that's a bad idea, in Why Patients Need to Be Googlers!

And finally, jump into the discussion, and share: What is the MOST Infuriating Thing a Doctor Has Said to You?

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