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(196,762 posts) Mon Apr 13, 2026, 02:43 PM Monday

I had a strange conversation with a Doctor this morning [View all]

About 5 weeks ago I had a dermatological procedure done. Some skin was removed which created a wound. Local anesthesia. Not a big deal and everything is fine.

So I had a follow up today.

At the end I mentioned that while performing this procedure he, the Doctor, wasn’t wearing a mask.

Dr.: Oh I don’t wear a mask.
Me: Don’t you think you should? There was an exposed wound regardless of how small it was.
Dr.: Masks are only used to protect me so I don’t think it’s necessary.
Me: You don’t think breathing into a bloodline could be a problem?
Dr.: There’s research that says it’s negligible and it’s really just to protect me.

I was dumbfounded. I really don’t know why I didn’t say anything the day of the procedure.

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I had a strange conversation with a Doctor this morning [View all] underpants Monday OP

I'd find a different doctor. Just me... wcmagumba Monday #1

time to look for a different doctor Attilatheblond Monday #2

The reason everyone wears masks in the operating room is not "to protect the doctor". Midnight Writer Monday #3

Yeah. That really turned me back. underpants Monday #8

I've not seen or heard of a mask being worn for such an extremely GenThePerservering Monday #4

Not since Covid anyway... Wounded Bear Monday #7

He was gloved up. underpants Monday #10

Example, when nurses do dressing changes... FarPoint Monday #29

Masks are not just to protect the Doctor LetMyPeopleVote Monday #5

Uh...Change doctors. n/t CousinIT Monday #6

I have a dermo appt Thursday and she always wears a mask. Deuxcents Monday #9

I did some searching on this and I found an article that said underpants Monday #12

Works for me! Deuxcents Monday #13

A couple of years ago I had a similar experience senseandsensibility Monday #11

Mine is very anal about all Tree Lady Monday #14

2 cents DET Monday #15

I do too. underpants Monday #17

My dermatologist always masks up . . . peggysue2 Monday #16

I've known some odd dermatologists. greatauntoftriplets Monday #18

Yes and No. Kid Berwyn Monday #19

Thanks. underpants Monday #37

I have stopped examinations for less Aviation Pro Monday #20

She gets points for honesty I guess. She only wears a mask in order to protect herself. ToxMarz Monday #21

Time to get a new doctor. ananda Monday #22

Always remember; Dyedinthewoolliberal Monday #23

It's probably fine. maxsolomon Monday #24

Message auto-removed Name removed Monday #25

Back again?! sheshe2 Monday #26

She can't stay away. Emile Monday #31

Sad isn't it. sheshe2 Monday #35

This message was self-deleted by its author debsy Monday #27

Not exactly sterile procedure for an open wound. Vinca Monday #28

Two words: Joseph Lister no_hypocrisy Monday #30

Ask him which leeches he uses, or if he has a preference. Conjuay Monday #32

The secret of medical specialists Nasruddin Monday #33

N95 masks are equally effective for preventing VMA131Marine Monday #34

That's about 20 shades of bullshit right there Horse with no Name Monday #36

That was my instinct too. underpants Monday #38