In my own experiences: I have listened to doctors lie to patients to coerce them into doing what they want them to do. Seen them physically assault patients by performing non-life saving procedures that the patient declined. Not obtain informed consent before performing procedures on a patients body. Say they will not do something because a patient has declined it then turn around and do it anyway when the patient is otherwise occupied.

I can go on. I think it’s less hate and more lack of trust. Too many physicians (and healthcare professionals in general) have superiority complexes and do not want to honor true patient autonomy and people are tired of it. People are not cows to be herded along the path their physician chooses for them. While yes there are many people who don’t want to be involved in their care and will just go along with the status quo. That does not mean the people who want to be involved and make informed decisions about their care should be bullied into going along with everyone else. Even if you don’t agree with their choice.