Tipsters:
Perhaps Molly's husband and Louis have a good point. Assuming that, through
his personal communications with Dr. Davis, Louis has confirmed that Dr.
Davis really is Dr. Davis (and not some teenager as was plausibly suggested),
is it possible that Dr. Davis has some biological disorder?
I am no expert, but I do work with brain injured clients and find that it is
not uncommon for personality to be affected. Therefore, I am wondering if
someone should suggest to Dr. Carter that he get a thorough check up. Unless
this is how he has always reacted, he might have a brain tumor, a small
intercranial bleed, or even a form of epilepsy.
Of course, it is also quite possible that his socializing was not what the
rest of us are used to. However, it seems odd to me that someone trained
well enough in the scientific method to be the recipient of a Ph. D. (in
whatever discipline) should have a better grasp on arguing his position on a
point and not need to resort to name calling.
Anyway, I guess it is the nurse in me that causes me to beg Louis, or anyone
else in contact with the said Dr. Carter, to at least broach the possibility
of some physical problem and to encourage Dr. Carter to seek medical help.
Perhaps because I am a nurse I am more used to people screaming out in pain
(physical or emotional) and have learned to not always take it personally. I
do not at all condone Dr. Davis' behavior, but would like to be sure there is
nothing life threatening going on which needs to be addressed. Although his
behavior is disappointing, I would not like to see him fail to obtain a
medical evaluation to rule out something like a tumor on his amygdala.
Perhaps one of the biopsych people can teach the rest of us about various
brain disorders which could lead to this kind of behavior.
Just my 2 cents,
Lynn Sproul, RN, BS (and just about there to finish my degree)
Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
