I hear your rant.

I hate the idea that I might have some kind of control over another person- a patient, a spouse or a family member (part of the reason that I've never had children)- almost as much as I hate the idea that someone has control over me. I would never presume that my concern for someone is greater than their own concern for themself. Or that I know more about what is best for them than they. I also have seen the real harm done by people who then use the excuse that "I was only doing it for their own good".

Again, I don't want to step on you here. I'm pretty sure I agree with you. I am sorry if I'm not expressing myself clearly.