As surgeons we will in a world of worst-case scenarios. We cut ourselves off from best-case scenarios because many times, the best doesn’t happen. Then something extraordinary occurs. And suddenly, best-case scenarios seem possible. And every-now-and-then, something amazing happens, and against our better judgment we start to have hope...
As doctors, we’re trained to give our patients just the facts. But what our patients really want to know is, will the pain ever go away? Will I feel better? Am I cured? What our patients really want to know is, is there hope? But inevitably there are times when you find yourself in the worst-case scenario...
When the patient’s body has betrayed them, and all the science we have to offer has failed them, when the worst-case scenario has come true, clinging to hope is all we’ve got left.
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Is this from Grey's Anatomy or something?
Yes it is. Although, looking back, I am not sure I would call it inspiration nor would have posted it...
It is good to see you are still alive. Have you ever thought about that? I can't really 'see' you, but I say that I can?
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