Critical Analysis Of Doctor Talk To Me

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While Departures and Life, On the Line display various forms of art that illuminate the art of medicine, Doctor Talk to Me discusses the art of medicine through the art of writing. The author evaluates what he believes an ideal doctor is; someone that exudes style and has an aura of magic, evaluates the life of a patient, and serves as a metaphysician by treating the body and soul. The narrator had difficulty urinating and turns to a couple he knew for a recommendation. After being referred to their internist, he makes an appointment to see a urologist in a local hospital. Upon arriving for his appointment, he notices the small details of the environment; the attractive secretary, and how pleasant it was she remembered his name, and the tasteful décor of the office he was lead to. While sitting in …show more content…

The narrator felt confident and comfortable with being treated by this physician with only knowledge of an office. However, this was not the physician’s office and he is lead to another office; one that is barren and anonymous. His opinion of the doctor quickly changed as he noticed small details about the physician’s demeaner and appearance; the physician did not appear intense or determined, he was too polite and soft looking, and he spoke as if he was playing a part. The environment of the physician and his workplace left a negative impression on the author. The author believed that the aura of a physician should be that of a magician and the lack of style lead him to search for a different doctor. Later, the author discussed how for a patient and physician to reach each other the mood of the hospital should be modified. Hospitals are known for being large, confusing, sterile, and associated with illness. Additionally, this can lead to the thoughts of physicians and the experiences of patients to be

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