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May in Boston's avatar

Sometimes the doctor will tell you they are crazy indirectly. I scheduled an appointment with a new PCP this spring. The email I got confirming the appointment had a whole two paragraphs on COVID precautions, along with a push for masks and COVID vaccines. Very useful information. I cancelled the appointment immediately and scratched that doc off my list.

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May in Boston's avatar

Another indirect signal I remember: once I met with an internist in his office after the exam and noticed a fish tank overgrown with algae with the poor fish gasping and swimming upside down. I pointed to the fish and said, "Where is your compassion, doctor," and walked out.

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Ernest N. Curtis's avatar

Great point that illustrates there are many clues to help assessing someone's character.

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