Why do doctors call themselves doctors anyway?

Posted by Janice1 on March 30, 2001, at 22:16:24

In reply to Younger doctors ..., posted by willow on March 30, 2001, at 20:49:59

I just got a new doctor recently, and she introduced herself to me as Samantha. That's it, Samantha. Not having a formal bone in my body, I have to say I liked it. And this got me wondering why it is that doctor's call themselves doctors anyways.
About 10 years ago, I asked a doctor friend of mine about this, and if I remember correctly (which I often don't), he said something like, 'so people will listen to you'. He was European, and I have a hard time believing North Americans only listen to people with a title.
Anybody know, or want to take a guess?
Janice

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