Physician Heal Thyself!
By Xavier Bage
@franxav (13598)
India
July 19, 2018 6:20am CST
Isn't the saying well known? Even Jesus uses it when he visits his village, though in a different context. I have heard quite often that doctors themselves fall ill. But I myself came face to face with this phenomenon two days ago. I had gone to the pharmacy to ask when the orthopedist sees patients. The pharmacist told me the doctor has not been coming for the last two months. He himself is suffering from a bad lower spinal pain. A bone doctor is incapacitated by a bone affectation! It is strange to hear but it is quite possible. Don't doctors fall ill? Don't they too die of illnesses they try to cure others of? It is also said that those who have body have to suffer pain.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
i've heard it said that they can be difficult patients because they can be stubborn.
@JESSY3236 (18885)
• United States
20 Jul 18
That is odd to hear that, but doctors do get sick have pain too.
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
19 Jul 18
yes, a bone doctor "suffering from a bad lower spinal pain" does makes you wonder. i mean i wouldn't be as intrigued if the pharmacist said the orthopedist had, for example, diabetes.
@just4him (305561)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Jul 18
Yes, we are all subject to aches, pains, and illness. This body will eventually die. I hope your doctor gets well soon.