@amal @anon3825968 I’ve been in many positions where friends and family have asked for advice, hell pretty much compete strangers have asked for advice once they find out what I do for a living but I haven’t turned anyone down yet. I like helping people and I am privileged enough to be in a position that in some cases I can help, in others I can sign post them to the most appropriate professional.
The majority of medical complaints are actually nothing to do with competence so I take the opinion that if I’m polite, act in good faith and give accurate advice then I haven’t failed as a doctor.
I’ve also worked with an incredible varied set of patients from trans-atlantic rowers to BDSM enthusiasts and really enjoy the unique challenges each of these groups brings.