Doctors, not nurses, raise patients' blood pressure

[Gael]

Next time you visit your doctor to have your blood pressure (BP) checked, you may want to ask the nurse to do it, say researchers who have found that doctors routinely record higher levels.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26731731

 

[JaniceM]

Next time you visit your doctor to have your blood pressure (BP) checked, you may want to ask the nurse to do it, say researchers who have found that doctors routinely record higher levels.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26731731

Maybe it's because I grew up in/around the healthcare/medical 'community,' but I've never looked at the 'white coats' (doctors) as intimidating authority figures. So when I ever needed any procedure done, I definitely preferred an individual who had an 'M.D.' after their name.
The only exception: CNA's- the young kids are so serious about their jobs, and get flustered if they make a mistake. Otherwise, though, whatever I'm there for, the full range in between can stay the heck out of my way.

 

[Camper6]

Good looking nurse. My pressure goes up by 40 points.

 

[Timetrvlr]

I see my Doctor regularly and he always takes my blood pressure and it's always high--the first time. Then I tell him to stop talking to me while he records the second bp reading and I close my eyes and think of strolling along a white sand beach in the tropics. The second bp reading is always lower-- unless I spot a pretty bikini-clad beauty on the beach, then my bp reading is higher.

 

[Camper6]

The facts are though.

If you have episodes of high blood pressure readings at your doctor the chances are you will develop it because that's how you react to a crisis situation.

That's what I was told. I was turned down for life insurance at 18 years of age even though there was no sign of high blood pressure on subsequent examinations.

This is interesting. My insurance agent told me to refuse the insurance and to take a shot of brandy before the next test.

That worked.

 

[jujube]

Doctor take my blood pressure? Cripes, I barely see him long enough to ask half a question. I can't imagine him staying in the room long enough to take my blood pressure. Sometimes, I don't even see the doctor.....only the PA.