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I don’t understand why doctors are so dismissive and mean people

Sorry that is terrible phrasing. You don't understand why doctors act in a dismissive manner that seems mean.

Rephrase it and it becomes the start of a solution. What should happen in a patient doctor interaction where the doctor is not able to reassure a patient that the prescribed treatment plan is the best plan.

I don't really care if you think it's terrible phrasing. It accurately portrays how I feel.

And your feelings are absolutely understandable, valid and a sign of how the medical system needs to improve. You should have mentioned them in your original comment.

Emotional fatigue.

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