Hi D Louise,
I know of one old doctor in Panjim who is losing his mind due to old age.
What he does is prescribe 10 medicines with the hope that one of them will
work.
In Goa people do not question doctors, in fact they carry their bags and fuss
over them.
That is why, you questioning her came as a shock to her - HOW DARE YOU!
Antibiotics are OK but only once a year or so, nothing else is need with it.
Why? Doctors in UK are advised not to prescribe antibiotics too often - thats
why.
But, doctors are on commission with the manufacturers so it is in their
interest to prescribe a certain medicine or medicines.
ED.
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Hi Selma,I had a similar experience in Goa when my little daughter was ill
and the doctor was very annoyed when I proceeded to ask her what the different
medicines prescribed were. I explained to her, that my daughter had not had
antibiotics yet for a cold and was scolded that antibiotics are good and must
be given at every opportunity (bit of exaggeration) ;-DLouise-----------------
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