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When I hear what you medical guys go through, I realize how not cut out I am for it. I wish I was, because it is very fascinating and important to all of us. Bu
by Pigo 7y ago
When I hear what you medical guys go through, I realize how not cut out I am for it. I wish I was, because it is very fascinating and important to all of us. But I almost got faint just picturing what you described.
Would you describe your motivation to help that man as being a factor of great empathy for his situation or cold detachment from him as a person? I'm not trying to degrade him as a person, but I'm curious how you learn to cope with the realities of certain people's bodies.
- bookofjoe 7y agoNeither. It was my job, and I did it to the best of my ability. Period.
- Pigo 7y agoSo you just learn, or have the ability, to not think about it?
- bookofjoe 7y agoExactly. I think it's some of each.
- toomuchtodo 7y agoCourage is an acquired skill.