Doctors v/s Businessmen

Dear Readers,

I'm back after a little break with something that I find interesting. I have had a longstanding debate (more like argument) with my friend from Podar, Miss Palak Sharma about who is more important, Doctors or Businessmen. This argument (I might as well drop the act of it being civil) has been so intense that we even quizzed random people at a Dominoes joint and that round went to Palak (There I said it!)

So as I was running out of topics I thought- Why not have this argument on a more public platform? So now I shall present the debate to you, dear Readers. Palak shall represent Doctors (being a medical aspirant) and I shall represent Businessmen (Being a Commercial aspirant){Is that even correct?}

So here is Palak's side-

Ahoy readers,Being a medical aspirant I’ve always had this protectiveness for my chosen career path. So, when one fine day some commerce kid comes along and questions its nobility and importance (referring to you here Merwyn), I consider it my duty to fight to uphold its dignity and honor.So now after hours of debating and arguing with no conclusion at all as both the sides are equally stubborn we leave it to you, dear Readers to settle our long standing argument.We’ve all heard of the saying “Health is Wealth”.One may have all the comforts and luxuries in life but it may all seem purposeless if one doesn’t have sound health.A doctor is the one who cures the ailing and distressed with utmost devotion, care and love. He/she is a savior and God to millions (Yes Merwyn, ‘God’). Hence, it is one of the most noblest and respected professions.A doctor studies for about 10-15 years because a scared look and a “let me Google that” isn’t what you want to hear from your doctor. But after so much of hard work including zombing through night shifts, enduring hours and hours of lectures, coming to peace with the idea of having absolutely no social life and accepting the company of disgusting, (hopefully) dead bodies, isn’t it a doctor's right to wish for, rather deserves, a more comfortable and luxurious lifestyle. So, why can’t he/she earn a little extra?In such a situation they become a doctor by profession but a businessman by necessity.“You may not be able to read a doctors handwriting on prescriptions, but you’ll notice his bills are neatly typewritten.”My point here is that commerce is everywhere and is a very integral part of our society.But the role of a doctor is also important as doctors ensure that you’re healthy enough to spend the money you earn.But finally, a doctor is a healer who extends his/her services selflessly and without any bias regardless of the apprehension about himself/herself catching up the infection. That’s why – The one in need is your doctor indeed (not a business man :P).And lastly here’s a suggestion to all,Never get on the bad side of doctors, as when they do turn evil they are the first among criminals, as they have the nerve and the knowledge.With that I rest my case

*Cue applause*
That was wonderful by Palak but my turn now.

"Doctors are God"
Leaving aside the sheer blasphemy in that sentence let me point out that I get it. Doctors play an integral part in society. The need for medical professionals is beyond reproach. The Hippocratic oath that they take is worthy of a standing ovation. But are Doctors in our modern time really keeping true to the oath that they take?
The Doctors have forgotten their roots. The personal touch in the doctor-patient relationship has evaporated. There were the times when we had "Family Doctors". Now the Doctor knows not the family by face but by the cash they are willing to spend. Where has their conscience regarding "carrying the profession forward" gone? It is part of their oath for heaven's sake! At least a businessman is consistent.
The sole aim of business is to earn profit. Though it may seem a selfish goal at first glance, we must remember that it all boils down to the money. These businessmen are the ones who rack it in. They maybe sitting in their mansions but they sprinkle around the joy in the form of jobs, charity and overall market stimulus.
Consider this- A nation full of sick businessmen is not going to be good but a nation full of health people with nobody leading them in the financial sector will be equally disastrous.
Lets me conclude with, a doctor spends all those years studying medicine but in the end he turns into a businessman and tries his best to rake in the money! Might as well be open about it, embrace the Dark Side.

This, my friends, is where we leave it for your consideration. Expect more of Palak Sharma's craziness on the blog because she is hilarious, is she not? So till I'm back next time to bore you again, Peace out.

Yours Truly,