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<blockquote data-quote="kitedoc" data-source="post: 2018246" data-attributes="member: 468714"><p>We do not give advice that is for a doctor who had read all the relevant literature, and has the statistical know-how to sift through the dodgy literature and claims which are rife, has not been 'educated' by drug reps and has read all the side-effect literature.</p><p>We make suggestions and where appropriate try to give warnings!</p><p>That is why you have been directed to credible researchers who possess the appropriate level of expertise to provide a reasoned, unbiased opinion on which to base 'a reasoned decision'. Most doctors lack that ability unfortunately - fed by drug reps and by specialists who have links to the very companies making statins. </p><p>Guidelines are biased but often used as an excuse that they are to be followed and not to be questioned.</p><p>I have left behind a number of doctors over the past 52 years as a T1D because they were not prepared to question things when there was genuine doubt about a treatment or a better alternative.</p><p>It is your call and your responsibility to accept the so-called pluses and minuses of your decision.</p><p>Just know that it is like buying a house - you may have to deal with any buyer's remorse !!</p><p>And with respect giving advice as an occupation is not the same as knowing how to accept suggestions and make non-advisor-knowledged decisions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kitedoc, post: 2018246, member: 468714"] We do not give advice that is for a doctor who had read all the relevant literature, and has the statistical know-how to sift through the dodgy literature and claims which are rife, has not been 'educated' by drug reps and has read all the side-effect literature. We make suggestions and where appropriate try to give warnings! That is why you have been directed to credible researchers who possess the appropriate level of expertise to provide a reasoned, unbiased opinion on which to base 'a reasoned decision'. Most doctors lack that ability unfortunately - fed by drug reps and by specialists who have links to the very companies making statins. Guidelines are biased but often used as an excuse that they are to be followed and not to be questioned. I have left behind a number of doctors over the past 52 years as a T1D because they were not prepared to question things when there was genuine doubt about a treatment or a better alternative. It is your call and your responsibility to accept the so-called pluses and minuses of your decision. Just know that it is like buying a house - you may have to deal with any buyer's remorse !! And with respect giving advice as an occupation is not the same as knowing how to accept suggestions and make non-advisor-knowledged decisions. [/QUOTE]
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