In India, most teenagers are pressured to pursue medicine. No one know the struggles we have to go through every day to even complete this long spanning degree until they get inside into this. We have to sacrifice a lot to get the prefix DR. before our name. Dreams, hobbies, god gifted talent, time with family, sleep, most importantly our HEALTH. Actually it is the one who are determined to treat the patients are the real victims of the diseases they have ever heard of. The parents should be given proper counselling before getting there children into medicine (In India, I honestly think even that won’t work). The competition is ever increasing like gold price that too with incompetent medical graduates which happens due to lack of proper training and education. It’s not the struggle that we take to qualify in NEET- UG. It’s that how we survive with this education and the toxic work atmosphere in life.
The white coat is indeed getting shadier and heavier. Between the burnout and the bruises, our “noble path” often feels like a “burden” tethered to an oath. It’s only worth the energy and time, it takes, if one’s currency is impact, not just paychecks.
Having said that- Until the laws catch up, medicine must be a “profession” with a nurturing humane side to it and NOT a “charity”.
In today’s world there is competition in every field also clinical medicine is a noble career where we treat people but at present due to advancements and AI there are lot of changes happening in every field but still pursuing clinical medicine along with additional skills make a difference.
For anyone contemplating this path, the choice should be based on both personal passion and a realistic understanding of the challenges. The balance between rewards and self-sacrifice in medicine, as it implies a significant impact on physician well-being, which needs empirical backing to be credible.
Ture. I’m in clinical research professional. Clinical medicines still offers a purpose, and same there are many challenges. It’s important for the young doctors to make awareness.
Yes, I feel clinical medicine is worth because people needs, correct diagnosis, treatment.
I feel not everyone is making violence at workplace.Those who are taking steps like that they also needs doctor.
I am totally agreed that violence,burnout, delayed stability is not good for doctors, because we studied many years with exam stress.We have right to prove ourselves. But sometimes we may face violence and that’s why doctors become more strict but still helpful.
Violence and delayed financial stability is our systems failure.
I agree that medical professionals are the ones who take the toll for keeping the nation healthy. recently came across an article stating a cardiologist lost his life due to a stroke. The reason was burnout, working long shifts of 36 hrs. with no breaks. So what we need is more professionals to fill the gap. more institutions, infrastructures, and robust systems. We need to understand that medical professionals are humans, and when they are healthy, so will we be.
Clinical medicine is definitely one of the backbones in a societal developments. It is very essential to understand the context properly and apply it practically. People should not run in a business approach in clinical medicine rather it should be used to help people
“Although there are many fall outs in medicine, as long as we are to able to help people ,to relieve there suffering and save lives and get that inner satisfaction and sense of peace , I think it is worth it .This is a noble profession where you get a huge amount of respect and social trust ,as well as a humble and strong professional identity”.
Look, the healthcare profession is known for a handful of money. A profession that needs great patience and emotional stability. Doctors, nurses, paramedics, professionals and other healthcare supporting staff have already been committed towards serving the needy patients and public, regardless of any harsh conditions they may have to face. And keeping this patience, you will surely receive the satisfaction and blessings those cured patients will give to you and your family, which would make you once more energised and committed towards your profession. Atlast I would like to recall a beautiful quote from a well-known movie that says,” With great power comes great responsibility ”
In India , cracking a medical seat comes with a probability of roughly 0.03. Even after clearing this hurdle, many are required to work 36 hours straight as part of their house surgency. We have to sacrifice our mental health , not only mental health , but also you need to go physical challenges .