Thanks I considered that after I wrote the question.

Point taken about age. But not everything is innate. Words can both build and destroy and argument. Depends on what you are trying to get across.

@Mokvon You can still leave numbers out of it, right?

@skye724 yes. Depending on the topic or situation. As a medical professional. I promise you want to see crow's feet on the face of the doctor thst will operate on you. There is no substitute for experience. Age is a good indicator. It matters not how smart a kid is experience in some situations is it.

@Mokvon Just can't hang with ya there. I prefer physiciams who are younger - more versed in newer techniques, likelier to understand the role of nutrition, more flexible and aware. Experience is fine, but age is no indicatir of the quality of that experience.

@Mokvon Again, disagree. One of my closest friends is a neurosurgeon with his MD from NYU and his residency and fellowship from Harvard Med School. He has always advised me, and I have continually reaped the benefits of, selecting and working with younger physicians whose methods and practices are less stultified, and who work with me rather than dictating to me. To each his own, but what you are describing are preferences, not facts, as am I. I would rather take my medical guidelines from a neurosurgeon than James Bond.

@skye724 I have actual work experience on this topic. No one gave me their opion. The only time I would agree to go younger is medsurg and E.R. visits of cardiac nature. And not if you will be going under the knife. Still to each their own. And the quote seamed apropos to the topic at hand. Just my attempt at levity. Have a good day.

@Mokvon And I have actual experience from practitioners and similar conversations with physicians across the spectrum. Neither of us has a "superior" opinion. We both have opinions. I love levity, except as a device to make someone with whom I am having a discussion feel foolish. You have a great day - and a wonderful week - yourself!