Wait, They Actually Said That?! 50 Doctors Who Totally Dropped The Ball

Doctor to patient suffering back spasms: “You're old and fat. You can’t be younger, so be less fat.” Thanks for the motivation, doc.

Patient: “I want to get sterilized.” Doctor: “Can't do it unless your husband signs off.” Patient: “I’m single.” Doc: “All the more reason, he might want kids one day.” Conversation then spiraled into a bizarre debate about mysterious future husbands. Nope, not for me, thanks!

Patient reported raging mood swings from birth control. Doctor first denied it, then shrugged and claimed 'it might just be you.' So, basically, the pills don’t cause it - you just lose your mind.

Took daughter to neurologist for ADD. First, he asked if she’d kissed a boy and what she'd do if one tried. Later, he said ‘Boys will like that thumb-sucking when she's older.’ That’s a hard pass from this patient!

After a head injury, doctor told patient: “Your headaches will stop when you get your payout.” Hint: headaches lasted a decade plus. Payout? Still waiting.

A kid with a finger stuck got told, “I didn’t think you guys felt that kind of pain.” Spoiler: they do. Ouch.

After a miscarriage, a young woman’s doctor asked, “You didn’t really want the baby, right?” Nope, not comforting at all.

First-time doc examining a super-weak patient: “Wow, you really are weaker on that side. This is so interesting!” Patient found it endearing but it’s, uh, not your typical doc attitude.

Torn muscle? Doctor said, “No worries.” Later, patient asks about surgery to fix it and the doc goes, “Too late. Should’ve done it before.” Oops?

After being told a muscle tear wouldn’t have problems, patient follows up asking if it can be fixed for looks. Doctor deadpans, “Nope, too late.” Gentle reminder that words matter.