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LetMyPeopleVote

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5. Masks are not just to protect the Doctor

Reply to underpants (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 02:55 PM

Apr 13

You need a new doctor

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I had a strange conversation with a Doctor this morning [View all] underpants Apr 13 OP

I'd find a different doctor. Just me... wcmagumba Apr 13 #1

time to look for a different doctor Attilatheblond Apr 13 #2

The reason everyone wears masks in the operating room is not "to protect the doctor". Midnight Writer Apr 13 #3

Yeah. That really turned me back. underpants Apr 13 #8

I've not seen or heard of a mask being worn for such an extremely GenThePerservering Apr 13 #4

Not since Covid anyway... Wounded Bear Apr 13 #7

He was gloved up. underpants Apr 13 #10

Example, when nurses do dressing changes... FarPoint Apr 13 #29

Masks are not just to protect the Doctor LetMyPeopleVote Apr 13 #5

Uh...Change doctors. n/t CousinIT Apr 13 #6

I have a dermo appt Thursday and she always wears a mask. Deuxcents Apr 13 #9

I did some searching on this and I found an article that said underpants Apr 13 #12

Works for me! Deuxcents Apr 13 #13

A couple of years ago I had a similar experience senseandsensibility Apr 13 #11

Mine is very anal about all Tree Lady Apr 13 #14

2 cents DET Apr 13 #15

I do too. underpants Apr 13 #17

My dermatologist always masks up . . . peggysue2 Apr 13 #16

I've known some odd dermatologists. greatauntoftriplets Apr 13 #18

Yes and No. Kid Berwyn Apr 13 #19

Thanks. underpants Apr 13 #37

I have stopped examinations for less Aviation Pro Apr 13 #20

She gets points for honesty I guess. She only wears a mask in order to protect herself. ToxMarz Apr 13 #21

Time to get a new doctor. ananda Apr 13 #22

Always remember; Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 13 #23

It's probably fine. maxsolomon Apr 13 #24

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 13 #25

Back again?! sheshe2 Apr 13 #26

She can't stay away. Emile Apr 13 #31

Sad isn't it. sheshe2 Apr 13 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author debsy Apr 13 #27

Not exactly sterile procedure for an open wound. Vinca Apr 13 #28

Two words: Joseph Lister no_hypocrisy Apr 13 #30

Ask him which leeches he uses, or if he has a preference. Conjuay Apr 13 #32

The secret of medical specialists Nasruddin Apr 13 #33

N95 masks are equally effective for preventing VMA131Marine Apr 13 #34

That's about 20 shades of bullshit right there Horse with no Name Apr 13 #36

That was my instinct too. underpants Apr 13 #38