"I don't know what the patient's problem is, but I suspect it has something to do with triangles."
I'm also too jaded to not be a doctor yet. When watching the ethics lecture, the instructor asked "What authority would you consult for moral guidance?" and my first answer was "My lawyer."
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ur not the only one who's getting more and more mercenary with time- in my small group, when faced with that case about the guy who would get a heart attack if you scared him, but he needed the scary test, i suggested giving him some xanax before explaining it to him...apparently this is a bit more mercenary than people would like...ok, so upon thinking about it, i see the problem with my suggestion (he wouldn't be coherent enough under the influence of that stuff to really answer properly)...but still...it kinda bothers me a bit...i would say i'm turning into you, but i think i've sort of passed you on this one haven't i...
I tend to hold onto the legal principles like a security blanket because it seems to make everyone's life easier. "Informed consent!"
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