however, who can say that only doctors will feel empathetic towards another human being?

surely, it is in everyone, the tendency to help others.

dont you have that automatic reflex action to reach out your hand and bring comfort to others?

we dont help others just because we are doctors (or doctors-to-be)

today, as i walked past the clear doors of hunter centre, i saw an elderly woman kneeling on the ground outside, with whom I assumed as her husband standing behind her. her shoes were off and a walking stick strewn on the ground. it looked like the elderly woman had fallen. there was another girl (who looks our age) standing with them. i was worried but there wasn't any commotion, so i didn't really run towards them.. instead, i approached them slowly.

the girl saw me and came and stood in front of me when i reached the elderly woman. before i even uttered a word, she said "she's alright." the girl then turned her back on me, but still stood in my way, as if to prevent me from approaching more. then, i turned and saw a guy running out of hunter centre with a chair. not knowing what to do, i began to retrace my steps backwards slowly, not wanting to be in the way.

to be honest, i felt helpless. i want to help the lady, but i could see from the girl's behaviour that my help is unwanted. as i walked back into hunter centre, i saw 2 med rep (student representatives of 2nd and 3rd year med) students talking to each other "ah look out there" and they rushed out towards them. then, the first girl who sent me away, stood aside.

people say never jump to conclusions...

but i got really angry.

what is wrong with me helping out?

why is it that the 2 girls can help out and i couldn't?

im pretty sure the girl who sent me away is in med as well, and that she knows of the status of the 2 student representatives.

can only people with such a status help the public?

can the public not help each other?

the girl probably didnt know i was a med student, BUT why should that even matter? no matter what a person studies or does for a living, we should be able to help each other out in the community.

that is what a community is for!

GAH.

i understand that she probably didnt want a crowd to form, as that would make the elderly woman feel uncomfortable.. but i was alone and just concerned.

sigh..

what is in a status that makes u more or less capable of helping others?

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