Left and right Quote by Sarah Schulman
““You tell them one real thing and then the doctor thinks he knows you. He starts getting arrogant and overfamiliar, making insulting suggestions left and right. You have to protest constantly just to set the record straight. Finally he makes offensive assumptions and throws them in your face. A stranger in a bar could do the same…””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The World Is Not a Book by Sarah Schulman, 2010
Patients may feel dismissed when doctors assume they understand them without listening, leading to arrogance and offensive behavior.
In simple terms: Doctors can become dismissive and arrogant.
Key Takeaway
Speak up and set boundaries with medical professionals.
Themes
patient advocacy
power dynamics
communication
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- doctor visits
- mental health appointments
- advocacy meetings
Key Concepts
medical ethics
doctor-patient relationship
assertiveness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can patients effectively assert themselves?
- What systemic changes could reduce doctor arrogance?
A Different Perspective
Doctors may lack time to listen, making it hard to correct assumptions.
