Maybe they are just jealous, and resent having to ask someone younger to answer a question for them.

Personally, I'm older, and wish I had the kind of access to information that the kids of today have. I bet these old bastids don't harbor the same attitude about their doctors. I know mine looks like Doogie Houser, and he is really sharp. Most all the old doctors are probably pushing up daisies or are in homes because they can't even remember how to take someone's temp.