We are often taught to view doctors as infallible authority figures. We wait patiently in their waiting rooms, nod politely at their advice, and assume they always have our best interests at heart. But here is the reality: doctors are service providers, and you are the customer. More importantly, you are the CEO of your own health. If your mechanic ignored a rattling noise in your engine, you would find a new mechanic. Why do we accept less when it comes to our bodies?
Staying with a bad doctor isn’t just annoying; it can be dangerous. Missed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms, and medical gaslighting are real issues that can have life-altering consequences. Your health is too important to leave in the hands of someone who doesn’t respect you. If you spot these red flags, it is time to fire your physician and find someone who will actually listen.
