Thanks, Tanita. The book talks about the delicate balance – you’re right, theoretically you don’t want either party being the boss. You want a partnership.

But given our cultural presuppositions, people *tend* to sit back, relax, and let the MD tell them what to do. Sure, if you are an activated e-advocate you know exactly what buttons to push. But if you are less empowered no one’s telling you to get out there and self-advocate.

So perhaps we all need a little push to be less passive.

Yeah, I’m all for that — I think the responsibility at that point also falls to the patient to make sure they don’t have a doctor who thinks they’re the boss, too!

A lot of thought-provoking points, thank you.