35+ People Share Red Flags They Noticed About Their Doctor That Made Them Run

Going to the doctor is already a pretty terrifying experience for many people. But, it can get so much worse if you happen to go to a terrible doctor. Luckily, there are some small signs that can tell you in advance whether or not a doctor is good. These poor people shared their terrible stories so you know what to watch out for. So, check out these red flags that'll let you know to stay far, far away from these doctors!

Google It

Everyone knows that in the age of the internet, googling your symptoms when you're feeling sick is about the worst thing you could ever do - because online, every little sniffle turns into something way more serious with just a few quick clicks.

So, having a doctor tell you to do it is absolutely baffling, and in this case, his approach definitely feels like negligence. This is far from the considerate care you're supposed to get at an appointment. We wouldn't come back either.

Listen Up

Medicine is often more art than science - with a disease manifesting differently in some patients, and each one of them reacting differently to treatments or medications, it takes a lot of creativity to heal someone. Running down a checklist just isn't enough.

So, going through the motions of treatment without actually listening to what a patient says is just bad medicine. This type of doctor should definitely throw away the mental script and actually communicate with their patients.

Eyes Are the Windows to Healing

This happens annoyingly often, especially to young women who go to their appointments with a husband or father. Sometimes, they find themselves having to deal with a misogynist doctor who completely refuses to acknowledge that the woman is the patient.

The fact that physically moving into the doctor's line of sight didn't even help is just annoying. Regardless of the patient's gender, if your doctor only talks to the other person in the room while they're treating you, run! That's not only rude, but it's also extremely unprofessional!

What Does Assuming Make of Us?

A good doctor takes the time to listen fully to what a patient is feeling. Only after they've asked some follow-up questions should they start diagnosing. Sadly, not all doctors do this, and when they don't, it's 100% a red flag!

This medical professional absolutely gets that and makes sure that the doctors and nurses in their clinic at least know to never assume. Instead, they listen and test, and don't come to a conclusion before they have all the necessary information.