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Originally posted by syracusa,
But then again, I have a PhD in a somewhat scientific field...so I don't find it teribly hard to make sense of, and keep up with all this medical stuff, studies, what sounds true and what is bullony, etc.
But are you sure that people with fewer educational resources would be equally capable of taking this kind of responsibility for their own health, just to keep the doctors in check?
If by taking responsibility you mean "don't stuff your face with fries and hamburgers and exercise", I agree. But beyond this - you need to be able to understand some scientific language...and not everyone has that advantage.
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Nail on head again. Few have enough scientific awareness to spot theres anything wrong. And it takes more than just sci knowledge imho, there are social ideas we're brought up to believe that one has to dismantle and get right as well. Also is required the desire to get informed on stuff rather than take an expert's word. One has to learn to be a bit more grown up and apply caution, rather than relate like a child. One also has to get comfortable dealing with controversy. Few get there. And few can even get their head round it if you tell them theres anything wrong IME. It is simply assumed that one could not possibly know something about the subject that the doctor doesnt.
And some people pay for their ignorance with their lives.
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