>>11882823honestly PubMed is a cancer on society. the number of people who misdiagnose themselves and start "home remedies" is off the charts and mostly they do nothing but occasionally they cause harm.
in addition, the actual bigger problem here is that it has made doctors' (and veterinarians') jobs a lot harder. instead of the doctor being the "patriarch" and just walking in and being like "i reviewed the charts and i've determined the course of action to be...." nowadays it is often more like
>i've reviewed the charts and i've deter-->excuse me, Dr. Hasadegree, sorry to interrupt but i would like to see your charts! i did some research on the internet and i want to be a part o the treatment process. i have a degree in political science from ohio state so i am highly educated.>thanks for taking an interest. i will supply you with materials to guide you on your treatment plan. but for now we need to address the urgent medical issues you are facing>NOOOO I WONT LET YOU DR HASADEGREE, IM AN EMPOWERED MEDICAL RECIPIENT AND I HAVE THE RIGHT TO DENY TREATMENT. I GET TO EDIT ALL YOUR TREATMENT PLANS BECUZ IM SO EDUCATED ON MEDICAL SCIENCE THANKS TO MY POLISCI DEGREE, I AM IN CONTROL OF MY MEDICAL PLAN NOT YOU MR. HASADEGREE