Dissect this: getting under your skin, and modern medicine

<p>Why are some of us afraid to ask real questions about our health in our doctor appointments, and why do some doctors get clipped when we do? Is it just simple hierarchy, or is there something else going on? Doctor-patient relationships can turn into weird power dynamics that negatively impact outcomes when they're not based on trust or understanding. If we’re not encouraged to ask, if we're not afforded enough time, how can we truly understand and manage our own health? If doctors barely have enough time to practice, how can we expect them to keep on top of...