Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

Dec 19, 2008 12:38 PM

by Anxious Patient

Premium Member

The survey showed that:

Sixteen percent nominated doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals as their preferred marriage partners, higher than any other profession.

The media was the single least trusted group.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081218/...doctors_survey

*SmilingBluEyes* · Dec 19, 2008, 01:33 PM

Re: Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

Proud minority here.

**sharrie** · Dec 19, 2008, 01:36 PM

Re: Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

I married a lorry driver, never considered dating a doctor

*Spidey's mom* · Dec 19, 2008, 01:40 PM

Re: Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

16% is a minority . . . . count me in the majority.

steph

**TheCommuter** · Dec 19, 2008, 01:44 PM

Re: Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

The only aspect I'd find alluring about being married to a doctor would be the financial security. Otherwise, nothing else about being wed to a doc appeals to me.

*nrsang97* · Dec 19, 2008, 01:46 PM

Re: Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

No desire at all to marry a doctor.

Xbox Live Addict · Dec 19, 2008, 02:43 PM

Re: Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

Wonder if the people surveyed took into account the ridiculously long hours that healthcare professionals generally work, as well as ego problems?

Me, I don't have any real interest in marrying a physician.

**BBFRN** · Dec 19, 2008, 03:04 PM

Re: Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

Count me out, too. Not because I think they're bad people or anything. I just like having my DH work normal enough hours to be around. I would also hate getting midnight calls from the answering service, having him leave all the time for emergencies, etc.

*Anxious Patient* · Dec 19, 2008, 03:18 PM

Re: Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

As a non-medical person, I think one advantage to marrying a doctor, nurse, etc. would be that I could get good recommendations for medical care. Imagine the peace of mind a patient would have to be able to chose a surgeon who has passed muster from an operating room nurse who was witness to their skill.

*Thunderwolf* · Dec 19, 2008, 03:53 PM

Re: Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

Count me out on this one.
For me, a physician spouse holds no allure at all.

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Want to marry a doctor? Survey shows most do

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