Another little offering from the net to lift the spirits..sent by
non-medics, I might add. Glad to see the message is getting across,Sachit?..
(no. 7)!
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>> 1.DO NOT EXPECT YOUR DOCTOR TO SHARE YOUR DISCOMFORT
>> Involvement with the patient's suffering might cause him to lose
>> valuable scientific objectivity.
>>
>> 2.BE CHEERFUL AT ALL TIMES
>> Your doctor leads a busy and trying life and requires all the gentleness
>> and reassurance he can get.
>>
>> 3.TRY TO SUFFER FROM THE DISEASE FOR WHICH YOU ARE BEING TREATED
>> Remember that your doctor has a professional reputation to uphold.
>>
>> 4.DO NOT COMPLAIN IF THE TREATMENT FAILS TO BRING RELIEF
>> You must believe that your doctor has achieved a deep insight into the
>> true nature of your illness, which transcends any mere permanent
>> disability you may have experienced.
>>
>> 5.NEVER ASK YOUR DOCTOR TO EXPLAIN WHAT HE IS DOING OR WHY HE IS DOING IT
>> It is presumptuous to assume that such profound matters could be
>> explained in terms that you would understand.
>>
>> 6.SUBMIT TO NOVEL EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT READILY
>> Though the surgery may not benefit you directly, the resulting research
>> paper will surely be of widespread interest.
>>
>> 7.PAY YOUR MEDICAL BILLS PROMPTLY AND WILLINGLY
>> You should consider it a privilege to contribute, however modestly, to
>> the well-being of physicians and other humanitarians.
>>
>> 8.DO NOT SUFFER FROM AILMENTS THAT YOU CANNOT AFFORD
>> It is sheer arrogance to contract illnesses that are beyond your means.
>>
>> 9.NEVER REVEAL ANY OF THE SHORTCOMINGS THAT HAVE COME TO LIGHT IN THE
>COURSE OF TREATMENT BY YOUR DOCTOR
>> The patient-doctor relationship is a privileged one, and you have a
>> sacred duty to protect him from exposure.
>>
>> 10.NEVER DIE WHILE IN YOUR DOCTOR'S PRESENCE OR UNDER HIS DIRECT CARE
>> This will only cause him needless inconvenience and embarrassment.
Cheerio,
Graham
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