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re: People with the title of “Dr.” who aren’t doctors
Posted on 1/25/24 at 8:53 pm to TulaneFan
Posted on 1/25/24 at 8:53 pm to TulaneFan
Please read this: LINK )
The fact is that in old Europe Physicians got jealous and started referring themselves doctors. Historically, it was those who have doctorates (PhDs) could call themselves doctors.
another fact: PhDs who know this are amused by the ignorance of most of the "doctors." I always refer to my PCP as a physician on her face, never as a doctor. She refers me as Dr. ... because of my doctoral degree.
This post was edited on 1/26/24 at 9:10 am
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Posted on 1/25/24 at 8:59 pm to jazzybee
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The fact is that in old Europe Physicians got jealous and started referring themselves doctors. Historically, it was those who have doctorates (PhDs) could call themselves doctors.
And here is a pubmed article also arguing why PhDs are the legit doctors and MDs are more akin to JDs.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:12 pm to jazzybee
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The fact is that in old Europe Physicians got jealous and started referring themselves doctors. Historically, it was those who have doctorates (PhDs) could call themselves doctors.
another fact: PhDs know this and are amused by the ignorance of most of the "doctors." I always refer to my PCP as a physician on her face, never as a doctor. She refers me as Dr. ... because of my doctoral degree.
99% of the physicians I know don't give two thoughts to this.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:28 pm to jazzybee
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The fact is that in old Europe Physicians got jealous and started referring themselves doctors. Historically, it was those who have doctorates (PhDs) could call themselves doctors. another fact: PhDs know this and are amused by the ignorance of most of the "doctors." I always refer to my PCP as a physician on her face, never as a doctor. She refers me as Dr. ... because of my doctoral degree.
Doctoral degrees are subjective. Shaq got one on line.
Non medical Drs when they refer to themselves or demand others address them as Dr. have a complex. This is a recent phenomenon, 50-60 years ago it was not very common.
Medical degrees are earned and validated by standardized test. Practicing Drs, at minimum, require years of training after med school and passing an additional standardized test.
An overwhelming majority of people, probably over 95%, associate the word “Doctor” with a medical doctor.
Nothing will change that. Not even medieval references.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 10:02 pm to jazzybee
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The fact is that in old Europe
quote:The times evolve and continents change. You are "doctor" while on campus. Otherwise you're "mister." Your physician is "doctor" anywhere. Nobody is looking for an entomologist or a philosopher when calling for a doctor in public.
She refers me as Dr. ... because of my doctoral degree
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 10:04 pm
Posted on 1/26/24 at 7:18 am to jazzybee
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Historically, it was those who have doctorates (PhDs) could call themselves doctors.
quote:Your phenomenal grasp of the English language suggests otherwise.
I always refer to my PCP as a physician on her face, never as a doctor. She refers me as Dr. ... because of my doctoral degree.
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