Does Your Doctor Do This? - Page 3

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

I had one doctor over 20 years ago that did this. I think he wanted to be likeable to his patients. He never came off as aloof. It made it part of what seemed like a caring demeanor towards me and his patients. He always seemed to recognize me, even if it was a couple of years between visits. I always wonder if he really recognized me. All the people that I know that went to him said what a great doctor he was because of his manner.

mimomof4 · ‎03-08-2018

My PCP does not hug and if he did I wouldn't want to see him. I see a Dr visit as a business appointment and treat it all as business. I don't want small talk. I don't want a personal relationship with my Dr outside of my regular visits. I know many others prefer the small talk and consider my "Business" take as having bad bedside manner.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

I come from a family of huggers but a doctor is a different matter. I would not appreciate a hug or a handshake from my doctor. They are exposed to all sorts of things and in this day of Covid (not to mention the flu and other things) I think it inappropriate from a doctor of either sex.

KittySoftPaws · ‎07-21-2020

And that's the problem in today's society. Over the top and ridiculous.

"Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts." Charles Dickens

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

My primary care Dr. for several decades did that since I grew up with all his children and my parents were friends with him and his wife. When he retired the Dr. that I stayed with at his practice only shook my hand when he came in and always asks before he leaves if he can say a prayer for me. I always say yes and we both close our eyes, we hold hands, and he prays out loud.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

manny2 · ‎05-24-2010

@KittySoftPaws wrote:
And that's the problem in today's society. Over the top and ridiculous.

It is not over the top at all. @KittySoftPaws It is the standard. Any position of power and authority is a one-way street. That means no hugging a patient.

Suzeecat · ‎05-05-2010

Interesting responses, and I do appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts. I'm not uncomfortable with it but felt it unusual and thought that it might just be something new that doctors are trying, to make patients feel they are cared for, as a humanizing touch.