Bedside Manner

Every doctor’s not a god,
Some not even close.
Thus I find it more than odd
When one acts grandiose.

There are some quite brilliant,
But not so understanding;
The human mind’s resilient,
But hearts are more demanding.

So doctors, time to listen;
Consider this advice:
To have a pot to piss in,
You should treat people nice.

If patients bring supporters
To listen and be there,
Don’t treat them like reporters;
That isn’t really fair.

Imagine role reversal –
I’d never send you out.
If this were a rehearsal,
You’d be fired, there’s no doubt.

Every doc should try to take
His patients’ needs to heart;
And if he doesn’t, that mistake
Is where our paths should part.