I have had my doubts for some time. They were finally realised when i just read one of his answers stating that antibiotics may help a sore throat and that gargling with paracetamol will inflame it.
Im sorry but I work in the healthcare sector and the first thing that is recommended for a sore throat is gargling with paracetamol.
Does anyone else think he is an impostor?
2007-03-26 00:54:45 · 10 answers · asked by Catwhiskers 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
What about 'Doctor' Gillian Mackeith then ?
She bought her diploma off the Internet and never had any medical training.
2007-03-26 00:58:43 · answer #1 · answered by gav 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have read many answers from Dr Frank and they all have seemed okay to me. Aspirin is best used to gargle a sore throat.
If the sore throat is related to a tonsillitis / infection (not virus) then yes antibiotics would help.
At end of day we could all be anyone. I could be the Queen!!!!
2007-03-26 01:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm not actually a dolly, I'm a real person, despite my Yahoo Answers identity. But that doesn't make me a liar. Although I'm not a dolly, all my answers and questions are genuine. I doubt if Dr Frank is actually called Frank, but he sure seems to know his onions. He gives some sound advice and always in a professional manner. Lets support him in supporting us. Hi Dr Frank xx
2007-03-26 09:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you mean the one who said a patients doctor had done the wrong thing--but then told someone else,that if their doctors cant find their problem,then nobody on this site could--
thats quite a contradiction-the last point simply is not true-
it wouldnt surprise me if he was a real doctor,but somehow I doubt it-I think its against the law to call yoursellf a doctor,without qualification anyway..
2007-03-26 04:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by mr.bigz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oi there's only one queen round here...
But no I think Dr Frank is for real. Despite the fact that the GMC does not allow internet advice I believe I think his contributions are very useful - although he does have to remain anonymous. He comes across in the same way I've known GP's to talk, especially the more experienced ones.
However I'm a little miffed he never answered my cannabis question given this is one of his pet hates.
2007-03-26 01:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Who would ever admit to being a doctor.as for giving advice anyone can look up a medical site such as the mayo clinic and give a perfect answer.but wait a minute you say he gave the wrong advice then i suppose he is
2007-03-26 01:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He claims to be a gp, but if he's been one for a long time he may be out-dated in his advice. I do know of some older doctors who have trouble keeping up with modern medicine.
In short, I'm really not sure, but if he IS a gp, then I'm glad he's not mine.
2007-03-26 10:01:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi Desmond,
Yeah I am sure he is not a real doctor but I think there are very few people who are what they say they are on here anyway.What a lovely place the world would be if everyone was genuine.xxxxxxxx
2007-03-26 01:03:10 · answer #8 · answered by skens girl 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I don't believe he is even a real Frank.
2007-03-26 01:02:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
i agree with you,who are we really on here??
2007-03-26 01:06:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋