If you have an answer for someone especially medical advise don't you think you should back up your answer? I have seen much misinformation being given by some well meaning ignorant people.
2006-07-09 12:27:53 · 12 answers · asked by tryingtolearnsomething 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
You should always see your doctor for medical advice. If you have a medical question, the answers given here are usually others experiences, don't use any advice before consulting your doctor.
2006-07-09 12:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by susan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People do mean well when answering these questions, but you cannot trust any of them because you don't know if you're talking to a doctor or a 10 year old.
It isn't safe for the idiots who base their medical care to what us idiots tell them. Sorry to say but that's their fault for being dumb and doing dumb things like believing these answers.
When I do answer a health question, I usually comment on my personal experience with the problem and that's it.
2006-07-09 14:26:55 · answer #2 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time I give medical advice is after researching the web. After being an RN for many years, I still don't feel comfortable without checking the facts.
2006-07-09 12:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are seeing a lot of opinions.. not necessarily accurate in their definitions of a problem. Also, depends on your faith in your doctor.. noting that only 10% of any profession are really proficient in what they do.
Further one must consider that the US has been placed in the 25th spot as far as medical care... in all the industrialized countries. Makes one wonder a bit about what we are faced with as far as competency.
2006-07-09 13:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are absolutely right, but what is more dangerous is for an ignorant person to actually follow erroneous medical advice. So, I guess maybe they should delete the category all together.
2006-07-09 12:35:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caveat Emptor -- Let The Buyer Beware!
It applies here too, even though the advice is free, and often times worth every penny. Strike that, every cent.
2006-07-09 12:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont take any medical opinion here to be solid truth. I take everything here with the pinch of salt and research it for myself after taking other ppl's ideas into consideration
2006-07-09 12:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by Sock K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct Don't take what you see on here as a medical fact. Would you go to a mechanic to have brain surgery ? Dont let people play with your health or that of a loved one. THINK please
2006-07-09 12:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hope that any advice on here would be checked with a dr. Sometimes talking it over on here, makes it easier to tell a dr. the problem.
2006-07-09 12:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well no it is not but I would get ideas from here then see a doctor and have her or him tell you the truth
2006-07-09 12:35:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋