*raises hand slowly*. I'm another one whose been instructed not to look things up and I don't think there is anything at all wrong with doing so for most people, including me most of the time. Doctors seem to forget that they work for us. We are entitled to a say in our care and an understanding of what we are dealing with. For some, internet doctoring can be harmful and pathological but for others, it can save their life. I'm not a moron and while I'm sure I've fallen for hoax style information a time or two, it's rare. I'm thorough in my research and I look at data from many angles and sources before jumping the gun. If I bring something up to my doctor, I expect him to listen to my concerns and if I'm misinformed, for him to treat me like an intellectually capable person and explain what I don't understand. If he dismisses me outright because I read it in the internet, he's not the doctor for me. This is my attitude and opinion going forward.