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Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Not all doctors are incompetent or unsympathetic, but Ms Rocket is a doctor of nursing, with 40+ years of ICU experience. She sees the spectrum of doctors, and in many cases, the doctors ask her what needs to be done.

Edit. She’s amazed that people, patients, other nurses, etc. defer to everything the doctor says. Nurses will get out of the chair for the doctor to sit down. She doesn’t play that game.

I've been working in a nephrology clinic as a triage nurse and you would not believe how many pts start the call with "This is Dr Smith. I need to speak with my doctor." They are offended when I ask what this is related to. Some things like prescription refills I can take care of without bothering the doctor.

Back to the story: I read that earlier. Personally, I'm not sure I would have a procedure (and a colonoscopy is a procedure) done by a doctor on their last day. They have no incentive to give you the best care. They are never going to see you again. And if something does go wrong, who do you call? Who do you set up an appt with?