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Originally Posted by en bloc
There is DIRT on every hospital out there. I'm not sure why you even singled out Hopkins on a thread about Mayo...that had nothing to do with the original question of this thread...supplements, not black lung.
The bigger problems in hospitals (all of them) does NOT start at the doctors (they are just either good at what they do or bad), but the bigger issues are from the "politically poisoned greedy men" as MrsD refers to them...and of course the direct ties of them to FDA and big pharma....this is what drives the health care (or lack there of).
As for the point of the thread:
Baba, I would tell them about ALL your supplements, as many might have a contraindication to medications they might prescribe. If they don't offer supportive thoughts on your use of supplements, then just chalk it up to their lack of education (because they really don't get taught about there uses and potential help). But brush that aside, and just know that you are doing more for your health and that in most cases a combination of medications and supplements can be quite helpful. Just be sure to mention for interactions...and look them up yourself to be sure.
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Originally Posted by en bloc
I don't think discrediting an entire institution is appropriate when it really comes down to the doctor you see. Just as Marlene said, every major institution will have some bias, glitches, and issues.
There are good and bad doctors everywhere. I see a several great ones at Hopkins, but I have also had a not so good one there as well. I have also been to Mayo and frankly, they have a great logistical system for patient care and many great doctors, but the one neurologist I saw was horrible...just down right horrible. But that doesn't reflect the entire system.
Sometimes you can find the best doctor right in your own back yard...one that is willing to read up on news things, explore the benefits of supplements, and take the time needed to provide you with quality care.
There is NO perfect institution...and no perfect doctor either. But there are good ones (and bad ones) at every facility.
I bet you can find a story like Echo posted for every facility...they have all had some problem at some time.
Just my two cents.
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Hopkins came up because Hopeful was told by Hopkins not to take any supplements. " Hopkins told me to stop taking all my supplements. They said it was a waste of my money!"
So my comment was to the point of the thread. I wouldnt use Hopkins opinion as a standard to use when taking supplements.
Hopkins does deserve a bash to their reputation. they had knowledge of, condoned and profited off of this behavior for four decades. It would make me question what they are doing in other areas also. Hopkins is the one that needs to rebuild any trust in them as an organization. Some of the same administrators and doctors are still there. They should be doing time in prison.