Quote by Ernest Hemingway

I have noticed that doctors who fail in the practice of medicine have a tendency to seek one another's company and aid in consultation. A doctor who cannot take out your appendix properly will recommend you to a doctor who will be unable to remove your tonsils with success.

I have noticed that doctors who fail in the practice of medi

Summary

This quote suggests that doctors who are unsuccessful in their medical practice tend to associate and collaborate with each other. The notion being conveyed is that when one doctor is unable to effectively perform a surgical procedure (such as removing an appendix), they would refer the patient to another doctor who also lacks the necessary skills (thus, unable to successfully remove tonsils). This highlights the observation that doctors who are not proficient in their work often tend to support and recommend others who are similarly inadequate.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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