Covid 19 and the Fly

[AndyG (Andy)]

Originally Posted by Tropo-Bob

I have had a few medical problems lately and the first things doctors ask me is "Do U smoke?" Then they ask, "Have U ever smoked?"
The truthful answer is No to both questions, but gee, it comes across as a spiteful judgement of saying U brought it upon yourself.
To be honest, I resent the judgement, even though I am not a smoker.

Hi Bob, I work at a Medical school, not that I'm a medical person. I see this in student training a lot. This means that question will not go away. The Smoking status (past and present) is a major input into the clinical reasoning "flowchart".

99.9% of the time, no insult is intended. But interpersonal skills and rapport building is another aspect, which may indeed be lacking in those you've been served by. Please don't be upset by it. If you have the energy (which you may not, if sick), front up to them about their style.

All the best, Andy.

[Tropo-Bob (Bob)]

Originally Posted by AndyG

Hi Bob, I work at a Medical school, not that I'm a medical person. I see this in student training a lot. This means that question will not go away. The Smoking status (past and present) is a major input into the clinical reasoning "flowchart".

99.9% of the time, no insult is intended. But interpersonal skills and rapport building is another aspect, which may indeed be lacking in those you've been served by. Please don't be upset by it. If you have the energy (which you may not, if sick), front up to them about their style.

All the best, Andy.

Thanks Andy,

That's good advice.

[FlashDrive (Poppy)]

Some of you might be offended by this....!!

You can smoke all you like ... but not near me when I have to breath in your second hand poison.

Passive Smoking has its dangers. ... no offense intended

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