The Medical Profession !!
I had renewed respect for the people who are in the medical profession i.e. the nurses and the doctors. The renewed part is not because they save people’s lives (well they do, and I do respect them for that) but for the fact they have to respond to situations which are really very tough. They have to make decisions, and that too good decisions, off hand !! Analyzing the pros and cons and then proceeding with something.
We for one, have numerous meetings and discussions before we proceed on to something. Sometimes even for trivial issues. And for them, they are alone and don’t have much time to respond. I agree, they have some set procedures, but accidents don’t happen in procedure. Able to maintain the calm and presence of mind, in order to carry out some tough procedures, to be able to take decisions, is not an easy job.
Over the numerous hours I spent in the emergency ward of the hospital (Don’t worry !! Nothing had happened to me, I was just accompanying someone !!), I witnessed how these people have to work. On the run with their wits about them. The dedication to save peoples lives with anything much in return. Infact many at times they face the scorn of the people who somehow judge them that they are not doing there job up to the mark.
I feel, in general, we ought to offer the Doctors and Nurses more respect than currently we show them in the hospitals. Especially the Nurses, both sisters and brothers, who work attentively to their humanly possible capabilities, to take care of the patient and at the same time keep the doctor updated. And yes, don’t forget the paper work for them, they have tons of it to take care !!
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