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Hippocrates and Imhotep are some of the most ancient doctors in the world who contributed a lot
towards mankind. In India, the history of medicine goes way back as well. Sushruta was the first
surgeon in the world who lived around 800 BC. All these men belonged to different era and
background, however, their dedication and passion for saving lives and mending them are what
makes them stand together. They represent the community known as doctors.
Their contribution to human health is beyond comparison and the rich culture of the medicinal world
is still in its glory in this era. So let’s have a look at how the doctors play an important role in our
lives.
1. Saving life
Mostly this arises during the event for an emergency procedure or an elective procedure for a rather
time sensitive or serious illness. An accidental injury and troubled labor also account for the same.
2. Extending life
Unfortunately, not every illness can be cured completely. But with the effort of doctors and
medicines and therapies, the lifespan of the patient or onset of the worst effect of an illness can be
extended significantly. Though this time varies greatly from case to case and patient to patient, the
efforts behind the cause are commendable.
3. Improving lives
Not every disease threatens the life of the patient. However, living with the discomforts for a
lifetime is not an acceptable option either. The effort of doctors makes it possible to mitigate these
discomforts and help live their life to fullest.
Prior to the discovery of modern medicine, life had been a fleeting motion for all of mankind. The
environment was replete with unseen dangers in the form of diseases and unexplained medical
conditions. With the passage of time and advanced technology, medical practice changed into an
organized profession, and humans experienced a significant improvement in the quality of their lives.
Even though, one might argue and say that technical advancement may have replaced these ‘angels on
earth’, but the position of doctors in our society has not diminished, and till date, they remain
indispensable.
Saving Lives
For people around the world, a doctor can at times mean the difference between life and death. Ask a
soldier or a competitive athlete, and you would hear countless tales of how their fractured and wounded
bodies found solace and healing through the hands of a skilled physician. A regular cough and cold is
not where the job of a medical professional starts and stops.
Extending Life
Cancer survivors usually owe their endurance or survival to doctors, whose skills and dedication are
crucial for their cure. Modern medical technology coupled with a doctor’s’ care can give patients
diagnosed with terminal illnesses, the hope for living longer.
Being Human
Humanitarian work and doctors have been synonymous since time immemorial. Some public support
groups related to health and wellness, such as cancer and diabetes, draw membership from the medical
profession and help promulgate information about how to avoid certain illnesses through lifestyle
changes. From volunteering, to working on missions that provide healthcare to disaster victims and the
underprivileged, doctors play more than just one role in our world.