Is it normal that i feel this way about information about my former doctor?

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So, I'm not sure if I'm just some sort of jerk prude but...this information I found not half hour ago, I find quite disquieting.

I'm currently looking for a new doctor, and while discussing the matter with my friend, I got it into my head to google my former doctor. I didn't like her, only went to see her a few times and found her attitude too 'high and mighty' and that she was rude and pushy, and dismissive of my opinions and concerns. She provided adequate care, but her bedside manner left a lot to be desired, and her fees were exorbitant for the 'service' provided, thus my desire to move on.

When I googled, I was very much surprised to discover that she has a second, concurrent job as a swimwear model.

So my question is: is it normal to find this...inappropriate for a doctor?

I don't know why I find it so uncomfortable, I just do. Part of me feels like I'm being over judgemental - it's really none of my business how someone chooses to live their lives and modelling is a valid career choice...it just seems...wrong :/ when it's a doctor. IDK...

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago | pl

    Perhaps you're looking for a reason to dislike her because you don't feel that a simple personality clash is enough to end your doctor - patient relationship with her. Even though it's a bit petty, it's still a natural way for you to react.

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    • charli.m
      9 years ago | pl

      Oh no, disliking her was enough for me to stop seeing her over a year ago over her (funnily enough) judgemental behaviour...hah...oh well.

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      • [Old Memory]
        9 years ago | pl

        I feel bad for breaking up with my hair-stylist because I don't like them! A doctor is even more intimidating. I'm glad you had the courage to do what was in your best interests.

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        • charli.m
          9 years ago | pl

          Crap...I didn't realise I didn't hit anon.

          I'm retarded.

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          • [Old Memory]
            9 years ago | pl

            Haha!

            Don't worry about not liking her being a swimwear model because she's a physician first.

            There's societal expectations that professionals who have a higher level of education are not supposed to be as hung up on superficial stuff (like looks) as other people are because they're supposed to be smarter than that. Unfortunately, lots of physicians are just as insecure about their physical image as everybody else.
            I imagine it probably boosts her self-esteem to have a professional career and have a fit enough body that she can be paid to show off.

            Tradition dictates that doctors be 'respectable' members of society, even though it's not really part of their actual job description or oaths. Being a swimwear model isn't bad, but I can see how it would cause you to question her judgement as a physician even more than it had before.

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  • Jill123
    9 years ago | pl

    Don't know why she needs a second job. Doctors make HUGE BUCKS. Sounds like she should stick with modeling because she doesn't sound like much of a doctor. Doctors should have a good bedside manner, or else choose another career. I can't believe all the ignorant doctors out there who really don't care about their patients and are poor listeners. Many of them will say they're under stress. Well then they should have chosen a much less stressful career! They should know that being a doctor is stressful and if they can't handle it, find something else. I cannot stand some of these young doctors today who are so arrogant and cold. My Mom was given a CAT SCAN and when her results came, this creepy young doctor comes out very cold and almost yells "She has cancer everywhere". As though it was my Mom's fault! What a damn creep. And some doctors don't want to hear you tell them what's wrong with you because they think they're God and that you don't know anything, only they do. But who the hell can know your own body better than you do?

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  • CozmoWank
    9 years ago | pl

    The important thing ... Is she hot?

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  • scratch_card
    9 years ago | pl

    If you don't like your doctor for whatever reason then do not go to that doctor.

    Some doctors are just not right for some patients and vice versa.

    This is a partnership you are entering in and if you feel uncomfortable about your doctor for whatever nonsensical reason then you have ever right to find another.

    Good luck. I'm looking for a good doctor as well.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    9 years ago | pl

    I don't see it as inappropriate but that's just me.

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  • anti-hero
    9 years ago | pl

    This sounds fake :p

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago | pl

      Hehe....jerkass :P

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