Ragging was painted as a joke, no one talked about strict rules, never ending syallabus and difficulty in consoling and counseling of the pateint and their families. Infact whole hospital setup was a hoax.
Doctor painted as villain despite saving patient
Everyone must have heard the infamously famous dialogue of the film, in that iconic Orange shirt;
" Wo bahar casualty mein koi marne ki halat mein raha to form bharna zaroori hai kya ....?"
Haan!
Well yess! It is necessary!
I came across a social media reel recently highlighting an incident where a doctor’s genuine attempt to help was met with ingratitude and accusations.
In the video, a doctor steps in to assist a patient in distress, going beyond routine duty to ensure timely care. However, instead of appreciation, the patient and their attendants reportedly responded with hostility, questioning the doctor’s intent and portraying her as exploitative.
Gist was, she performed a procedure after explaining it to the patient which was necessary, after consulting, carrying out all routine texts and examination and medications for free! In the end when she asked for the money, simply for the procedure she performed, the relative downright denied, saying he didn't even know if the procedure was performed. And also claimed that she was charging lot of money for a simple procedure.
The doctor later let them go, instead of sueing them, thinking it as a charity case. Such experiences have contributed to an increasing reliance on documentation, consent forms and legal safeguards. These measures, while necessary, stem from a lack of trust, as some patients may later dispute decisions or shift accountability in adverse situations.
Is it about Money
The incident reflects a broader pattern in which doctors, despite years of rigorous training and personal sacrifice, are often viewed with suspicion. From long hours of study to demanding clinical duties, medical professionals invest significant effort to earn their qualifications. Yet, when they charge fees for their services, they are frequently labelled as profit-driven or insensitive.
Ironically, people are willing to spend freely on branded goods and luxury services, the cost of medical expertise is often scrutinized and deemed excessive. This disparity underscores a troubling perception gap in how society values healthcare.
Doctors have long been referred to as gods by society but many argue that such labels are misplaced. What they seek instead is basic respect and an understanding of their human limitations. Patients only get better miraculously in films like Munnabhai MBBS. In real life, doctors loose numerous patients, they walk with its weight on their shoulders. Hugs and emotions so not cure or heal deadly diseases. They often give infections.
The reel vs the real
People needs to stop exploiting doctors for one last thing, one last question, one small talk, free medication, pro bono surgeries.
Because doctors are human.
