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.
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