Essay Archive - A Critical Analysis of "The Doctor Won't See You Now"
A Critical Analysis of "The Doctor Won't See You Now"
Initially, James Gorman appears to be stating that physicians should not be
ethically obligated to treat each and every "slob" that seeks treatment. The
title of the essay, and the sarcastic tone, give evidence that the thesis is
quite the contrary. Gorman does identify an alarming trend of physicians looking
through a cynical eye with an example of a survey by the American Medical
Association, published November, 1991. " Thirty percent of doctors surveyed
said they felt no ethical responsibilities to treat AIDS patients" (page 62).
This ....
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