I will address doctors by their first name, and it is not disrespectful. We are equals, regardless of the doctor's accomplishments. amirite?

My cousin is a medical professional. From what I gather, keeping a professional relationship between doctor and patient isn't to make the patient feel any less, its more to do with keeping clear boundaries. Doctors where they are, can't give medical advice or surgeries to people they consider friends. Even their regular patients, they need to keep the relationship professional.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

People often ignore this. It might not sound like much at first but if they have to touch you for examination or look at a more private part it can easily become unconfortable. It helps to keep things professional at every step.

by Robertopfanners 1 week ago

Absolutely 💯

by Successful_Ring_1400 1 week ago

Calling someone by their name doesn't make us friends though

by Successful_Suit_5384 1 week ago

Thats true, but its often a first step. Can't really jump the gap that easily by calling them "Mrs Peters" or "Doctor Smith".

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You're not going to jump that gap by calling them by their first name in a professional setting. So so many settings remain professional while addressing people by their names

by Successful_Suit_5384 1 week ago

I think this is probably something we will disagree on forever. And whilst I thank you for your perspective and difference of opinion, I believe what my cousin says to be truth - its bad to blur the lines. Let me ask you this; whilst it's not entirely an equivalent, would you want primary school teachers to refer to themselves by their first name, or by their surname/miss/sir to keep the dynamic?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I see no issue with that. I don't see how that relates to anything I've said, besides the fact that doing so would not suddenly create a friendship between the teacher and student.

by Successful_Suit_5384 1 week ago

Would you do the same thing if you were in court? Call the judge by their first name?

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

He didn't enlist in the army because he would have beat up the drill sergeant, of course he would call a judge by their first name.

by MooseClassic 1 week ago

And the witness will refer to me as "judge" or "your honor." I'm certain I've earned it,

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Tell me you're american without telling me you're american.

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

Why put an extra "u" in Honorable?

by Anonymous 1 week ago

A judge and a doctor are not the same. That's a false equivalency.

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

But you're saying everyone is equal... your logic is flawed.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Once an asshole, most likely will always be an asshole.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

If I refused to address a judge in court in the way they preferred, there could be consequences that affect my legal justice. Calling a doctor by their first name does not, and should not, result in any consequences towards me.

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

There could be legal consequences if I refuse to acknowledge a judge as such - there would not be legal consequences (or really any other consequences) if I refused to acknowledge them as such.

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

There really is no point in arguing with you. Your logic is flawed and you kind of seem like an asshole. Assholes don't respect people, so actually, this makes perfect sense to me now.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You can't legally be held in contempt merely for failing to use that term - try again. It is nothing but to be used as a sign of respect. Just like calling your physician "Doctor".

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

Failing to use it vs refusal to use it

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

vs not using it vs disregarding using it vs declining to use it vs neglecting to use it Use whichever synonymous line you prefer, princess.

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

No one is trying to prosecute anyone here lol

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

Strawman reply. I stand by my previous response, awaiting a logical response.

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

The reason why judges have their designation is because it clearly identifies the boundaries of that relationship. Doctors don't have legal recourse, sure, but a doctor patient relationship is not a normal relationship. There are very strict boundaries and rules, that maybe don't effect you, but effect the doctor. That distinction helps in the activity of medicine.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

One has potential legal consequences that the other does not.

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

Yea the other might just do the wrong procedure on you by "mistake" or start drilling your teeth before the novacaine takes effect... Some people you never mess with, cooks they make your food, mechanics they fix your car, or Drs, they fix your body.

by Upbeat_Tip_9992 1 week ago

You can not be held in contempt merely for failing to say "your honor" as it is nothing but a sign of respect. Saying this as a response to everyone here isn't going to make your failed attempt correct.

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

"failure to say" versus "refusal to say" are two different things.

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

Not really, but ok princess, You can not be held in contempt merely for refusing to use that term. As mentioned numerous times (of which you have ignored) it is nothing but a sign of respect, as is calling your physician, optometrist, dentist, veterinarian, or anyone with a doctorate degree "Dr." unless otherwise mentioned by the doctor. Continue to Stay Mad on purpose <3

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

Care should not vary, be compromised, or under scrutiny simply if I call her "Jane" rather than "Dr. Jane" or "Dr. Smith".

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

Court's decision will not vary, be compromised, or under scrutiny simply because you call the Judge "John" instead of "Your Honor". So I'll ask again since you still haven't said yes or no to a basic question and just continue to deflect - would you call the Judge by their first name in court?

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

Neither are you and a doctor.

by Background-Wolf-3756 1 week ago

But regardless of the judge's accomplishments, why would you call them anything different? All they did was go to Law School. They ain't special.

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

Cringe

by Holiday_Warning_5612 1 week ago

OP is edgy af and definitely well-accomplished, not at all suffering an inferiority complex.

by eliezersawayn 1 week ago

Chill tf out big guy. Would you call your teacher by their first name because you trust them in the classroom?

by Howekyleigh 1 week ago

How to get surgical implements left inside you

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Well maybe sponges or gloves. Everything else is too expensive to waste and would show up so much better on x-rays.

by New-Investigator-344 1 week ago

I don't see it as they're above me. I address them as Dr. name bc they are working, we are in a professional environment. In the same way, I'd like them to call me Ms. Starr.

by friesenanabel 1 week ago

That's a good response to the question, and I see where you're coming from. Thanks!

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

Trust is built on mutual respect. Not respecting the credentials of someone trying to help you doesn't seem constructive. I just call mine doc and it works.

by zmaggio 1 week ago

Equals how? Do you have a PHD? If you see a doctor outside a hospital, then yeah, he's an average guy, you wouldn't even know he's a doctor, but that goes for any profession. When they are working in their professional capacity F no you aren't equals. Do you know more than a pilot, engineer, fire fighter, etc. unless you also have the same profession? You ain't s*** , sit down.

by Stunning-Driver1395 1 week ago

I'm laughing in medical trauma. Thanks for your opinion.

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

I could see that being my attitude until the time comes when I need a life saving procedure done on me or a family member. 🤣

by Agitated-East 1 week ago

Ok good luck with that

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I think it is rage bait

by Anonymous 1 week ago

It must be.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

It's unique I will give them that but kinda boring. I give it a C+

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You're too nice... I'd give them a D-

by Anonymous 1 week ago

A dr is a title so in this instance you are deferring to their expertise.

by Holiday-Blacksmith88 1 week ago

Lol that's cute. This attitude is why everyone is going to get measles or smallpox again in fifteen years. You don't bring anything to the table near what an MD offers. I'm not saying you should be treated any differently, but inherently you are not equals in this exchange.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Idk why but i feel like OP is probably antivax and is going to use that as a response.

by Nervous-You-6045 1 week ago

It's just a title, not a rank. It's not like you're in the military where you have superiors and must address them as such. If you want to call your cardiologist or whatever Dan, then go ahead. I think Dr. Smith or whatever is better because this is a pretty formal, non-social relationship. Then again, I have met other grown ass adults, who expect me, also an adult, to address them as mister or misses. I'll usually pass on doing that. So you just do you.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Depends on the context. In the doctor's office I will call them doctor. If my cousin is dating a dude that happens to be a doctor you can bet I'll be calling him by his first name.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You don't get to gatekeep what's respectful. They earned the title, and in a clinical setting it is absolutely disrespectful not to use it.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Sure, they earned it. But if someone doesn't use it or refuses to use it, their quality of care should not be impacted. Period. Whether I call you Jane or Dr. Jane or Dr. Smith does not matter. You serve all of your patients the same, or no?

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

Well aren't you an angry piece of potatoe. Dam. Did mama hurt you or sumthin?

by brannoncarroll 1 week ago

How's that angry? We get along well, and she doesn't care. It was just my friend who was surprised I called her by her first name.

by Individual_Limit 1 week ago

I guess we're all passionate about different things. Nothing wrong with that. I call more people ma'am and sir than I can count, including the 17 year old cashier and my 8 year old nephew. So I never considered the title Dr. being a sign of authority. Other adults refer to me as Mrs. all the time. Interesting take though!

by Anonymous 1 week ago