KevinMD May 12, 2023
It is National Nurse’s Week, a time when we recognize and appreciate the vital role nurses play in health care. As medical doctors, we understand firsthand the significance of nurses in enabling us to fulfill our responsibilities effectively.
I have a saying that emphasizes the importance of nurses to physicians:
If the doctor is good and the nurse is good, the patient will be well.
If the doctor is bad but the nurse is good, the patient will be OK.
If the doctor is good but the nurse is bad, the patient is not well.
If the doctor is bad and the nurse is bad, the patient is dead.
While my passion for medicine dates back to my childhood, I always...