Though doctors are often thought of as being rich and highly respected individuals that reality is far from glamorous. Many factors go into a doctor's working hours that deplete their bank account (st
The relationship you have with your doctor is a unique one. There is so much that they first have to know about you, intimate details that you might never share with anyone else in your life before th
For the author, working under the NHS meant that he was frequently underpaid and overworked. Gaining experience and seniority did not come with significant salary increases. Instead, you are expected
When we go to see a doctor, we expect them to be perfect. They don’t just have to know what is wrong with us and come up with a suitable treatment plan. They also have to be professional and reassurin
Doctors are also exposed to trials and tribulations with regards to their own health. It may seem ironic, but ultimately it makes sense. They work countless hours on little sleep and spend most of th
One of the anecdotes the author tells is the story of when he needed to collect a package. Most adults have jobs with the typical 9-5 workday so popping into the post office during lunch would suffice
Considering lives are on the line, it's natural to think that all the tools available in a medical center would be state of the art and ready to provide care to all. Unfortunately, while this might be
It takes a great amount of trust, seeing a doctor. Not only are you putting your health in the hands of someone you essentially don’t even know, but you are also trusting them with perhaps embarrassin
The medical profession takes an enormous toll on doctors emotionally. The line between life and death can be perilously thin and, as a doctor, you become one of the few people forming a barrier across
In the daytime hours, working in a hospital is easy. There are people more experienced and more knowledgeable than you who are ready and standing by. At night, things are vastly different. Most of t