The Greedy Doctor

Dr. Jolting’s (Fictional Name) friend had to get operated for a hernia. He had shortlisted two surgeons to get the operation done. He asked Dr. Jolting’s opinion on by which surgeon he should get operated upon.

Dr. Jolting inquired, “Who is the better qualified surgeon?”

“Both are equally qualified.” replied his friend.

“How is their nature?” enquired Dr. Jolting.

“One of them has a reputation for being greedy.” replied his friend.

“Well, if you can afford it, then get operated by the greedy surgeon” suggested Dr. Jolting.

“What!” exclaimed a surprised friend, “What is this nonsense you are suggesting? How come the greedy surgeon is your first choice?”

“A greedy surgeon or doctor in general can be better choice if you can afford him as I had initially stated.”  replied Dr. Jolting.

Dr Jolting further expounded, “A greedy doctor is likely to have a longer working and consultation hours so you will have more flexibility of scheduling a consultation. He is likely to be more available. He is less likely to take vacations and he is more likely to attend night calls in emergency, though he may charge you exorbitantly for it. A greedy doctor is more likely to worry about a patient’s satisfaction as he knows a satisfied patient may refer more patients to him increasing his earning and an unsatisfied patient may spread negative reviews about him driving away potential patients.”

Dr. Jolting further continued, “Although a greedy doctor may order more investigation, but the positive point is that he is less likely to miss any associated diseases. A greedy doctor may prescribe more drugs than necessary, but you are unlikely to be under-treated.” “So, as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street, had said "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good." A greedy doctor, for lack of a better word, is better.”

Quote for the day: If greed is good, then a greedy doctor is better.” — Dr. Jolting.

(Based on true incidences)

— ND
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DISCLAIMER: This article is intended only for fun purpose. The author does not promote or recommend any behavior illustrated here or claim it to be useful. Use of the information herein is at you one's own risk. Before trying to emulate or follow anything the reader is well advised to take into account ethical, moral, legal and other considerations. The author recommends that Medical Education should be of the highest ethical and moral level keeping in mind the interest of the patient as foremost and according to MCI and other Board’s norm. 

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