Yes, and obviously I condensed the anecdote. Some aspects of the situation warranted charity (for example, we'd all traveled a long way to be there). Other as

Yes, and obviously I condensed the anecdote. Some aspects of the situation warranted charity (for example, we'd all traveled a long way to be there). Other aspects of her personality point to a basic lack of interest in anything outside her areas of expertise. And obviously it's just an anecdote-- my friend doesn't represent all doctors. Nor am I detailing her many excellent qualities (she truly cares about her patients and those around her).