40November 29, 2024
Porsad Hospital
"Hello, Sanath, it's good to have you here," said Ravi, sitting by Sanath's bedside for the first interaction with his still-incapacitated patient. He looked at the assortment of cuts and stitches across Sanath's body. "Does it hurt?" he asked gently.
"Well, yes, but with the painkillers and some endurance exercises, this is getting manageable. Oh, and by the way, it's good to see you too. So, how do we go about this?"
"Oh, let's just start with some casual chit-chat today," said Ravi. "I usually find it helpful to know my patients better before getting all clinical with them. Most of my patients don't have the time or motivation for a casual appointment, but I'm guessing you do."
"True."
"You seem dignified," said Ravi. Rolling his eyes, he contin
