How to be a Doctor
Author: Stephen Leacock
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Languages: English, RU, Chinese, Japanese, KO, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Genre: Essay, Satire, Short story
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A cynical guide to modern medicine: thump the patient, mail off bits of him, prescribe a hot Scotch.
Characters
- The doctor — Physician: Modern doctor who treats by thumping the patient and posting off samples.
- The patient — Sufferer: Cowed patient who feels important once the doctor snips pieces off him.