“As far as possible, possess your souls in patience, and do not trouble the doctors. In case you are forced at length to call in the aid of a doctor, be sure to get a good man; then, follow his directions strictly, and do not call in another doctor, unless by his own advice. But remember, above all, that the curing of your disease does not rest ultimately in the hands of any doctor.”
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Rushing from one specialist to the next rarely speeds recovery; it fragments care and feeds anxiety. The steadier move is to give the body time, choose one competent physician, and follow the plan instead of second-guessing it at every ache — much of healing still rests on your own patience.
When to use it
- Nursing a head cold with rest and fluids for a few days instead of demanding antibiotics from the clinic.
- Sticking with one trusted physician's treatment plan rather than booking a second and third opinion at every twinge.
- Managing a recovery through steady sleep, diet, and gentle movement instead of waiting for a single pill to fix everything.