[danieltillett]

This is exactly how I interact with the medical monopoly. I don't think I have been to the doctor for the last 10 years without knowing my diagnosis and treatment in advance. My job has then been to guide the doctor to the correct diagnosis in a way that keeps their ego intact.

[mikenuman]

A physician who treats himself has a fool for a patient. Osler. (Even more so for a lay person)

[aianus]

I couldn't have said it better myself.