Surgeons Doctors Quotes

“Nostalgia can be more painful than a surgeon's knife.”
― Anurag Shourie, Half A Shadow

“Forever a Freshman!
The worst day writing is better than any other job!
That's the way it goes, first your money, then your clothes!
Never believe what you hear or read. Check it out first.”
― Thomas J. Neviaser, Bones & Me

“Residents' Survival Guide Who Work 110 Hours per Week

• When there is a question between a resident and a nurse, the nurse always wins.
• Residents can be replaced. Nurses cannot.
• When in doubt about a patient, call your senior staff to keep them informed.
• Always ask for help if you don’t know how to do something surgically.
• When called by the nurse, see the patient and the nurse to assess a problem.
• Answer your pages promptly.
• Learn to prioritize the many tasks that you have.
• Tell it like it is! Don’t lie! Get the correct information.
• Engage in damage control when making a mistake. Accept liability for actions.
• Be courteous to others. Remember that respect breeds respect.
• Be a team player. What goes around comes around.
• Own your education. Invest time and effort in surgical practice.
• Be punctual; others depend on you. Respect their time.
• Document for the record often, wholly and accurately.
• Be helpful to fellow residents who become your colleagues and friends for life.
• Develop the skills to be efficient, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Sign in and sign out to avoid errors in management.
• Write a summary note to ensure continuity of patient care upon leaving the service.”
― Dr Michael M.Meguid