Doctors On 'first Date', Should They....

[trt]

Firstly I was surprised they would go on the programme, knowing they would be seen by their patients.
I know they are entitled to an ordinary life like everybody else, but IMO I don't think its very professional.

Secondly, I thought the male doctor was either very rude, or needs to see a doctor for himself, for his obvious lack of confidence.

[Ken4155]

I don't watch the programme but by your reckoning, doctors would have to conduct their private lives away from the area they practice in for fear of being seen having a pint or enjoying a meal?

[trt]

## I don't watch the programme but by your reckoning, doctors would have to conduct their private lives away from the area they practice in for fear of being seen having a pint or enjoying a meal? ##

Well Ken, I think you should watch it before you make comments.

[MallyJ]

I watched it and I agree with Ken ... everyone is entitled to a life outside work. I for one am delighted when I see people who have to help me behaving like a normal person. I had the same said about teachers...sort of 'what a poor example having alcohol in a pub' attitude...... and what defines a professional? Generally the job that they do... so all professional people should avoid having a social life or just those that deal with the public? Oh dear. But I wonder if the male was more worried about his exam the next day.

[Ken4155]

trt @ 13;32, "Well Ken, i think you should watch it before you make comments."

I didn't say i have never read anything about this programme, trt. I do understand the basis of it and unless the doctor was doing anything which might undermine his patients confidence in him - and i will assume that he didn't otherwise you would have said - then i stand by my earlier post.

[237SJ]

I agree - not very professional