I cannot help but wonder if this unquestioning allegiance to the 'doctor' and pharmacist has its roots in Catholic teachings>?
It says this in the Catholic Bible>
Sickness and Medicine:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Sirach%2038&version=GNT
Sirach 38 GNT - Sickness and Medicine - Give doctors - Bible Gateway
Sickness and Medicine - Give doctors the honor they deserve, for the Lord gave them their work to do. Their skill came from the Most High, and kings
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Sirach%2038&version=GNT