Letters
“Doctor” as an anachronism
No, mate, use of the title “Doctor” is not an anachronism that disrespects patients
BMJ 2015; 351 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h6912 (Published 23 December 2015) Cite this as: BMJ 2015;351:h6912
- John Doherty, retired occupational physician1
- 1International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna 1040, Austria
- dr.johndoherty{at}gmail.com
Medical titles may well reinforce a clinical hierarchy and inculcate deference …
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