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I met a doctor few days ago and i saw him smoking cigarettes. don't you think doctors should supposed be healthy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Smoking: I hope for healthiness for everyone to include physicians. I believe it is especially important for medical care givers to model healthy behaviors. Take care.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2017

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