I personally would have a big problem with anyone telling my doctor anything without my permission. Encouraging a person, trying to persuade them with medical evidence or with what has happened to other people in similiar situations is one thing, going behind my back to my doctor, well to say i would be resentful is putting it mildly. With HIPPA, doctors are not even suppossed to talk to anyone else about your medical condition without your permission. We are talking about adults here not children.