Well I too would be livid.  The MD in question is sadly ignorant.
Unfortunately he seems to have a bad case of Me Deity complex.  It is so
hard when people who should know better are so inflexible.  There is lots
of info to back up your position- hang in there.

Sarah

Sarah Friend Barnett   LLLL, IBCLC
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" You are not obliged to finish the task,
 neither are you free to neglect it."       R. Tarfon

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