I think the issue is seeing a commercial for medication and getting your heart set on taking it. Sometimes I wish this was not allowed like you said. Other times I think it's interesting to have a general idea of what is out there and doing your own research. Ultimately though I do not have a medical degree so if my doctor decides it's not an option I usually take their advice. The thing is people go in with self diagnosis’s is and they go in with their mind made up and they tend to get very upset and angry when what the doctor says doesn't line up with what they think. I think being open minded is a good skill for both doctors and patients to have. important but I think we have to realize that doctors do you have a degree and do you have the knowledge to help us. The exception would be a doctor that consistently steered wrong, doesn't