When I am diagnosed with something, and I have a long list of issues, my first thought is to do some research. I want to know what is going on with my body and why. Doctors do not have the time and often they do not have the very in depth knowledge to sit with me for hours and explain how or why. A general practitioner is just that, general. An endocrinologist should have more knowledge but still does not have the time. After spending all day seeing patients, do they have time to keep up with all the latest research? Not just on diabetes but every condition they might see in a day. Probably not. They are people too and have lives outside the office. Yes you should be able to trust your doctor but that does not take responsibility off the patient.
Patients are people , I always strive to develop an empowering relationship for health ..
sadly as you point out , there is not much time ..
but if empowered plans are developed , time can be managed better ..and there are many ways to to this ..
Just takes a bit of thinking .. wouldn't want to over tax a highly paid GP
People who are labelled as patients also want to live the best life they can with regard to health ..they have many other roles outside the patient role .. I really hate the word patient !
To the poster and others , great to get numbers down .. delighted for all .. best wishes Kat