Don tells it like it is

fungirlz · 08-20-2002, 02:20 PM

Posted: 8/20/02 1:09p

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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

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BooBop · 08-20-2002, 03:35 PM

Just another piece of information to take in combat! thanks

fungirlz · 08-20-2002, 09:53 PM

It is important we all know this information so when peole say.. oh what about what all the doctors say we can say.. "what about it"....

C

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08-20-2002, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,753 Rep Power: 8	Posted: 8/20/02 1:09p -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,496 Rep Power: 13	Just another piece of information to take in combat! thanks

08-20-2002, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,753 Rep Power: 8	It is important we all know this information so when peole say.. oh what about what all the doctors say we can say.. "what about it".... C

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