A small subset of parents I have dealt with seem to think I can do magic. They bring their sick kids in, and expect to get an instant and complete cure. This cure has to be done with no discomfort to the child whatsoever. Blood tests, IVs, shots, and nasty-tasting medicines are out. Also, there can't be any inconvenience to the parents. They can't be expected to buy an expensive medicine, force their kid to take it, or keep the kid home from school. God forbid I feel the kid needs to be admitted. I blame some of this attitude on medical TV shows. After all, the doctors on TV can get someone cured and home in no longer than an hour. The kids on the shows don't scream and kick and sound like they're being tortured.
Unfortunately I don't have any magic to do instant cures. I wish.
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