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Patients must reject condescending, impersonal treatment from their doctors

Eons ago, doctors were very paternalistic. They treated patients in a very condescending way. They would give orders and expect patients to comply.

There wasn't much room for a conversation, queries, or explanations. Doctors "knew" what was best for you, and acted that way.

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