"Doctors are the medical professionals we trust to help us make decisions about our health, but that doesn't mean they're all of...upstanding character. Recently, Redditor u/cuteclinomaniac asked the Reddit community to share the absolute worst things a doctor has ever said to them, and the responses are utterly alarming. Here are some stories that might just leave you shocked, slightly confused, and horrified:"
"I was told that they'd detected some abnormalities in my liver, so I wanted to see if I should get more tests done. I was told: 'You're wasting the healthcare system's time.' The same doctor also didn't believe in anxiety or depression, so it took me several more years to find a new doctor and actually get diagnosed and medicated for it."
Patients report that some doctors dismiss or belittle legitimate symptoms and mental health concerns, leading to delayed diagnoses and inadequate care. One patient with liver abnormalities was told they were wasting the healthcare system's time and encountered a physician who refused to acknowledge anxiety or depression, delaying treatment for years. The pattern includes unprofessional comments that leave patients shocked, confused, and horrified. The community request invites additional accounts of similar experiences, and some submissions have been edited for length or clarity. Such incidents erode trust in clinicians and can cause lasting emotional and physical harm.
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