Yes, that’s what would YOU personally do, if you had the problem the patient is presenting with. Have you ever been asked this by a patient? Surprisingly, during a quick poll of a group of medic friends, few had ever been asked this. They were all used to being asked a similar question by family members and friends, but, in a professional capacity, it seems that not many people ask their doctors this. Perhaps they feel it’s too personal and not appropriate, or perhaps they automatically assume that the answer would be no different to the advice the doctor is giving them, and that a doctor would naturally follow ‘best medical practice’ for their own care. We know though, that often doctors decide not to follow the recommended guidelines when it comes to our own health. How do we balance this with the advice we give others? Do you have any tips for other readers on how to answer this question honestly while still recommending the evidence based guidelines and without biasing the patient towards a particular course of action, or is answering this question to be avoided? What would YOU do?