Just a thought

[mistydog]

I was reading yet another post regarding an endo who knew nothing about T3, or NDT, or RT3, etc etc (add in the inadequacy of your choice), and this thought came to me.

Next time you in this situation, just look at them and say ...

"Oh, I'm sorry, I asked my GP to refer me to an expert, he must have made a mistake". And walk out.

[Clutter]

Mistydog, UK doctors aren't taught about NDT in med school and possibly not T3 either as UK Guidelines an protocols state Levothyroxine is the preferred therapy for hypothyroidism. As far as I'm aware rT3 isn't tested by the NHS. Any inadequacy is in the training of doctors, not the doctors themselves, in my opinion.

[mistydog in reply to Clutter]

I know, but you would have thought that training as an endocrinologist you would get more information and even perhaps, do some research of your own! It's truly incredible.

The thing is, they try to make us look stupid, and it annoys the hell out of me.

[Glynisrose]

I like it!!

[serenfach]

I was sent to an endo who turned out to be a diabetic specialist (its all the same, isnt it?!!!), who did not know what he was talking about but felt free to patronise me. I just glared at him and said "do no harm". Part of their oath. He just looked blank!

[greygoose in reply to serenfach]

That's what they do best, looking blank.