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Originally Posted by seesaw
He may not have asked those questions because he didnt want to trigger flashbacks by making you talk about it. And also, he may be uncomfortable providing emotional support, since he is a surgeon and not trained as much in therapeutic communication, he may have felt it best to avoid the topic because HE doesnt know how to respond.
Here's a different question: did you feel disrespected? Its more about how you felt than what he meant.
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Thanks seesaw. I didn't feel disrespected. I guess the way he phrased the sentence was a little off but I'm sure all of us have blundered words.
True their role is to repair people and not counsel. He may not know what to say or respond
.I had surgeon that was very disrespectful with other past trauma. Traumatic incident causing injuries which required surgery. He mocked, laughed and made insensitive remarks at every single appointment and in pre op. I don't expect empathy. Even if you don't understand or never experienced trauma act respectful to the patient.
I think it's rude to make fun of or insensitive remarks.
I stopped seeing the rude surgeon and switched to the one I posted in this topic. Unfortunately the rude insensitive one assisted in my recent surgery. I see him soon for a follow up ( insensitive one) because the other one will be away.