Maybe I have been fortunate ... I don't recall any doctor I've ever met to be lacking in compassion. The only problem has been (at times) a misunderstanding of my experiences. That is probably due to my own lack of assertiveness, and the limited time doctors get to spend with their patients.

Hugs to anyone who has had to deal with a genuinely cold MD, pdoc or T!!!! Some of the stories I read on PC are disheartening.