Turning patients away to preserve fame has been a plot point in lots and lots of medical drama shows, so I assume there’s some truth to it
Turning patients away to preserve fame has been a plot point in lots and lots of medical drama shows, so I assume there’s some truth to it
P00ptart@lemmy.world 1 week ago
It’s definitely a thing in America where top of the line surgeons pick and choose based on their “win/loss” record and odds of success.
lath@piefed.social 1 week ago
Not just. Also happened in Korea, Japan and possibly China, where being a top doctor was a matter of perception and showing off.