My relationship with medicine is perhaps more like that of the old married couple than the honeymoon phase. And as with some long term marriages, I would call it turbulent. It is said, however, that the course of true love never did run smooth, and so the first episode of Sharp Scratch in 2024, “Why I still love medicine,” was a fitting tribute to our stormy history.
Cautious of appearing saccharine and out of touch, and as our profession braced itself for its 10th month of strikes, I was both intrigued and intimidated about discussing this intimate relationship. Yet the truth is that for better or for worse I still love medicine. I love being trusted with people’s stories and I love the breadth of the study of medicine and it seems that our panel agrees: it might not be a perfect profession, but it is brilliant.
One of the most charming parts of medicine …