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Am I the only Women who doesn't like to see a Women Doctor?

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MiniTheMinx · 14/10/2012 21:44

I have been thinking about this for some time. I have often read that women like to see women doctors and of course for some this is tied in with religion and culture, for others maybe a history of abuse or a reasonable expectation that only a women would really understand the inner workings of women, whether it be gynea or even emotional/psychological problems.

However I have to date always had problems with women doctors.

I have come to the conclusion that some women who lack power, authority or autonomy under male domination seek to impose authority over other women. From my experience this happens when there is a perceived weakness such as illness.

I wondered if women really do empower themselves by oppressing other women because they feel so helpless themselves?

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FoodUnit · 14/10/2012 21:53

I have never felt uncomfortable with a woman doctor. In fact I have had some great women doctors. I can't stand the male-entitlement of a lot of male doctors and sense there's often posturing- 'acting like a doctor' to cover disinterest or possible skiving which makes me uneasy.

Also a lot of people feel uncomfortable with women in authority, and turn a blind eye to men when they are blagging- and think I'm sure he knows what he's doing..

Llareggub · 14/10/2012 21:53

I have honestly never experienced what you describe. I have no preference for either sex. It does however please me to hear my 3 and 5 year old sons refer to doctors as "she" when they talk about needing to see the doctor.

ReallyTired · 14/10/2012 21:53

You are wierd and sound like a throw back to the 1940s.

I don't care whether my doctor is male or female, black or white provided they give a good standard of care. I have never had a female doctor as my GP, but I would have no objections. 99% of female locums I have met have been excellent.

I have met female hospital doctors who certainly do not "lack power, authority or autonomy under male domination seek to impose authority over other women". They seek to do their best for their patients.

If I had a GP who sort to impose authority over me or oppress me then I would change doctor prompto whether they were male or female.

DownyEmerald · 14/10/2012 21:52

I hate going to the doctors about anything remotely personal. I actually hate it more if its a woman. Somehow if its a man the difference between us makes it ok. If its a woman who may think I'm overreacting, being silly whatever, it's worse.

I don't think it's anything to do with oppression. I think that's ridiculous tbh. Surely half their patients are men? Or have I missed something?

flippinada · 14/10/2012 21:52

I highly doubt that a woman who has been through medical training and all that entails (high degree of intelligence and ability required plus the sheer hard graft needed to get there) is likely to be the sort who feels the need to 'oppress' other women due to feeling 'helpless'.

You may as well say that you have a problem with male doctors because they're probably a bunch of perves who go into medicine because it gives them an opportunity to abuse and have power over vulnerable women.

OddBoots · 14/10/2012 21:50

For most things it doesn't bother me if the doctor is male or female but if I know I am going to need a physical examination that would require a chaperone then I'll ask for a female doctor just to avoid using up two members of staff. I have never found doctors of either sex to cause me a problem.

HappyHalloweenMotherFucker · 14/10/2012 21:49

That really is a hell of a loaded statement, mini (it doesn't come across as a question)

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MiniTheMinx · 14/10/2012 21:48

r3dsquirrel, I would never suggest you had Smile and I am sure you didn't.

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HappyHalloweenMotherFucker · 14/10/2012 21:47

Erk

I have no preference for the gender of my doctor, as long as they are competent. I can see why women do though. I have no experience of what you saying (thankfully)

r3dsquirrel · 14/10/2012 21:47

Yes. That's exactly why I went into medicine...... to oppress women.