Agree this is an example of what ‘digital literacy’ entails–an awareness of the universe of information and the ability to access it. Our world is enriched by being able to enhance our awareness this way. So your Mom, not meaning to scare you but warn you may, in her emotion and caring, not have been able to be neutral or distanced but the web can. I bet years ago your Mom trained you to seek resources and answers from wherever you can and judge their value with confidence.

I have doctors who think they are sooooo right but I can’t imagine them raising such an interesting person as you;-)

One of my specialties is being the world’s most irritating patient. I haven’t written the self-help manual yet but near the top would be subtle signs of disbelief in a medical conversation. Checking the phone is probably seen as quite provocative to someone from your Mom’s generation, so try something gentler like arching your right eyebrow while tilting your head just slightly. If she goes crazy then you have a sooooo right doctor to deal with. Say “Happy Birthday” and run away.

Be prepared for this test to turn up strange outcomes. Mothers have their kid’s number and know tricks that can spoil the best tests.