Actually, I wish that were totally true. Unfortunately, I've encountered a fair number of doctors over the years who reject evolution and other science that conflicts with their religions. Unlike the case with scientists physicians are at least as religious as the general public. https://t.co/JFXAg1weRS
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That means that many physicians are prone to rejecting science that conflicts with their religion, and, because they're highly educated, also particularly good at rationalizing their science denial through motivated reasoning.
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I'm not saying there is anything intrinsically wrong with doctors who are religious. Often religion is what motivates them to want to help and heal. However, I do have a problem with doctors whose religion leads them to reject science.
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The education of an MD and PhD are very different. MD training is findings-oriented. Rarely is the evidence and context of a finding scrutinized. In contrast PhD training is process-oriented. The method is as important as the findings.
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Yes, I've commented on this many times. MDs apply science to treat patients. They don't have to have a deep understanding of the scientific method and philosophy in order to be good at treating patients. The best majority of MDs are not scientists, and don't need to be.
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