I would tend to agree with Bann more or less.

Hypochondriacs need attention, seeking ways to help yourself when doctors have failed doesn't really fall into that category. Anyone who relies soley on a doctor or the medical establishment for their health and well being should probably have their head examined in the process anyway.

maybe it's really just an idea that's being put out there by neglomaniacs.

That's a take-off on negligence and meglomania, a combo of lack of ethical principal and personality profile of many in the medical establishment. Think there's some truth to this?