Young vs Old
There is an argument that if you want a diagnosis for an illness or something you’re going through, ask a young doctor. Maybe not so much an argument, rather a way of thinking. Now, if you need surgery, you want an old doctor. Let’s break these two down.
A young doctor is more up to date on the latest research, data, drug trials and cases that are common today. They have the curious mind to dig, to ask questions and to take their time with patients. A young doctor may have a chip on their shoulder and they are eager to help heal patients. An older doctor on the other hand has decades of experience and they’re lead by preconceived notions. They are more than likely to use their gut bases on what they’ve been through, instead of treating each new patient as his/her own case. An older doctor is driven by feeling and their biases, compared to that of a young doctor. The latest research and data may not be known to the older doctor. Afterall, there’s decades of experience, are they even up to date on the latest?
In contrast if you need surgery, you want it from an older, more experienced professional. Someone that can do the job and have back up plans in case something goes wrong. You want a surgeon with a steady hand, calm nerves, and a long resume. A young surgeon, well, they’ll need to gain real experience somehow. However, it won’t be you, must likely.
It’s an interesting view on the medical professional. Moreover, as you go through something and get a second or third opinion. Seek a younger doctor and add their opinion to the mix.
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Thought Provoking Questions : What is your opinion? Do you want your doctor to be older or younger? Or do you just want answers and solutions?
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