It's as if they don't understand context-specific behavior and language. Apparently they think that when I'm with a patient asking about a quack cancer treatment I berate them and rant about quacks. 2/
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In reality, I never do that. I will give my honest opinion and I will call quackery for what it is, but in a hopefully respectful, matter-of-fact manner, with lay-friendly reasons. 3/
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My readers might be surprised to learn that I take a pragmatic approach to patients insisting on some form of quackery. Do the science-based treatment, I advise them, and whatever else you do I won't object as long as it isn't harmful. But tell us what it is. 4/
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In any event, the whole "I feel sorry for your patients" bit is such an obviously disingenuous bit of posturing that it should insult your intelligence. Social media and patient interactions are too very different contexts, and context matters. 5/5
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If I were your patient, I'd feel grateful. Pseudoscience makes me crazy.
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