to think Drs shouldn't chew gum in front of patients

[PicaK]

I recently miscarried - I'm probably going through an "anger" stage but it cheesed me off at the time and still bugs me so I don't know if I'm over reacting.

The Dr discussing with me what to do next (after 4 days in hospital bleeding and the most recent scan showing baby's heartbeat had gone) chewed gum the whole time he talked to me.

All I could think was "if you lost someone you loved, would you want the undertaker chomping away whilst you discussed how to dispose of the body?

I really did have excellent medical care - so aibu to resent this?

I hate chewing gum at all so would probably find it very strange that someone performing such an important job was chewing. However, I don't think it would be something I would see as a big issue

:( Pica, I hope you're being looked after.

I agree that it's not very professional to chew gum, especially in such a sesitive situation.

No they shouldn't its unpolite, really not professional. Its also not very healthy esp for jaws so I never understand why drs do it.

I dont think that it is appropriate for a health professional to be chewing gum when speaking to a patient.
I dont think that you are over-reacting. Are you going to send a written complaint?

Maybe it was nicotine gum?