Saying, "It's between an individual and their doctor." implies there could be a time when a person wants to ingest something or do something to their body that affects nobody but them (vaccinations I still advocate the administration of at gunpoint) and they shouldn't be allowed to because a doctor said no.

Doctors are their to advise, but not at the level of the individual to consent.

By all means keep antibiotics behind a key, but if a person wants to eat paint chips doctors should be there to monitor their blood for lead and explain why they maybe shouldn't, not to stop them.

[–] BolexForSoup@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

When did I say a doctor can override a patient? That’s not remotely the standard of care in the US. Calling that a red herring is generous.

[–] FfaerieOxide@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

When did I say a doctor can override a patient?

"it's between the individual and their doctor if they want to pursue medical things."

It isn't. It's between an individual and their damn self.

[–] BolexForSoup@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Alright I can tell when a conversation isn’t productive anymore. Have a good rest of your weekend.

[–] FfaerieOxide@kbin.social 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Alright I can tell when a conversation isn’t productive anymore.

When you stop listening?

I explained very clearly why the implications of the position you took were harmful.

[–] BolexForSoup@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I didn’t stop listening. I read what you wrote. You are not entitled to my attention, to be blunt. And vice versa!

This is a fight now, it’s not a discussion. We both made our cases, we both processed the other’s argument (I hope), and we both still disagree. Let’s just move on.

[–] FfaerieOxide@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

So much for leaving, huh?

This is a fight now

Only because you're making it one.

[–] BolexForSoup@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

You are some petty. Have a good one.

[–] FfaerieOxide@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago

I'm petty? You're the one who's keeping this going.