Do As I Say, Not As I Do!

Don Smith · 08-20-2002, 02:09 PM

FYI To Ask Don's Army:

A recent article showed that physicians were LESS LIKELY than their patients to follow the UVR protection advice that they dispense.

Why?

Because doctors generally regard non melanoma skin cancer as an easily correctable "cosmetic disorder" since the great majority of them are not life threatening.

And they know (even if they won't tell YOU) that there is NO credible evidence linking UVR to melanoma.

So, you are probably asking yourself right now, why do they recommend that WE practice UVR avoidance and the use of a high SPF sun screen every day of the year no matter the season when THEY don't follow their own advice?

Because they know that the benefits of sensible, moderate and responsible exposure to UVR outweigh the minimal and manageable risks involved when it comes to themselves but they support the greed of their dermatology colleagues when it comes to giving advice to you and I.

Instead of taking a Hippocratic Oath, physicians should be required to take a "Hypocritic Oath" when it comes to giving advice about UVR!

Do as I say, not as I do.

Don "Who Keeps YOU Informed" Smith

fungirlz · 08-20-2002, 03:15 PM

You are soooooooooo right Don..
Anyone want to go visit a golf course tomorrow about noon with me??? ..

MJ · 08-20-2002, 03:22 PM

Quote:
On 2002-08-20 13:09, Don Smith wrote:

Instead of taking a Hippocratic Oath, physicians should be required to take a "Hypocritic Oath" when it comes to giving advice about UVR!

Do as I say, not as I do.

Don "Who Keeps YOU Informed" Smith

HEHEHEHE You are on the money there Don!

Mj

Don Smith · 08-20-2002, 03:22 PM

Christine:

We won't be able to get a tee time because Wednesday afternoon is the time that all doctors play golf. LOL

Don

fungirlz · 08-20-2002, 03:25 PM

Not to worry Don.. remember Transformations has Dr. Chester on staff.. he'll get us on if we offer to pay at the 19th hole..

08-20-2002, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Don Smith Join Date: Feb 25 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,619 Rep Power: 10	FYI To Ask Don's Army: A recent article showed that physicians were LESS LIKELY than their patients to follow the UVR protection advice that they dispense. Why? Because doctors generally regard non melanoma skin cancer as an easily correctable "cosmetic disorder" since the great majority of them are not life threatening. And they know (even if they won't tell YOU) that there is NO credible evidence linking UVR to melanoma. So, you are probably asking yourself right now, why do they recommend that WE practice UVR avoidance and the use of a high SPF sun screen every day of the year no matter the season when THEY don't follow their own advice? Because they know that the benefits of sensible, moderate and responsible exposure to UVR outweigh the minimal and manageable risks involved when it comes to themselves but they support the greed of their dermatology colleagues when it comes to giving advice to you and I. Instead of taking a Hippocratic Oath, physicians should be required to take a "Hypocritic Oath" when it comes to giving advice about UVR! Do as I say, not as I do. Don "Who Keeps YOU Informed" Smith

08-20-2002, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,753 Rep Power: 8	You are soooooooooo right Don.. Anyone want to go visit a golf course tomorrow about noon with me??? ..

08-20-2002, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
MJ Join Date: Jan 21 2002 Posts: 3,060 Rep Power: 8	Quote: On 2002-08-20 13:09, Don Smith wrote: Instead of taking a Hippocratic Oath, physicians should be required to take a "Hypocritic Oath" when it comes to giving advice about UVR! Do as I say, not as I do. Don "Who Keeps YOU Informed" Smith HEHEHEHE You are on the money there Don! Mj

08-20-2002, 03:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Don Smith Join Date: Feb 25 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,619 Rep Power: 10	Christine: We won't be able to get a tee time because Wednesday afternoon is the time that all doctors play golf. LOL Don

08-20-2002, 03:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,753 Rep Power: 8	Not to worry Don.. remember Transformations has Dr. Chester on staff.. he'll get us on if we offer to pay at the 19th hole..

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