Dr. Raman's Last-Minute Decisions
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What is the reason people often came to Dr. Raman when the patient was on his last legs?

  • He had a reputation for providing unnecessary dope
  • His visiting fee was affordable
  • There was something ominous about calling in Dr. Raman (correct)
  • People liked to procrastinate calling the doctor
  • How did Dr. Raman's long years of practice influence his manner of dealing with patients?

  • He became more curt and dishonest
  • He became indecisive and complacent
  • He developed a certain curt truthfulness (correct)
  • He started providing unnecessary dope
  • Why did people often hesitate to call in Dr. Raman?

  • They couldn't afford his visiting fee
  • There was something ominous about calling in Dr. Raman (correct)
  • They believed he was indecisive and complacent
  • They believed he provided unnecessary dope
  • What did Dr. Raman believe about agreeable words and saving lives?

    <p>Agreeable words never saved lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Dr. Raman's opinion in the minds of the patients' families?

    <p>It was valued as if a judge pronouncing a verdict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dr. Raman do when he glimpsed the faintest sign of hope?

    <p>He stepped into the arena and persisted until he wrested the prize from Yama's hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason people often hesitated to call in Dr. Raman?

    <p>There was something ominous in the association with him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dr. Raman believe about agreeable words and saving lives?

    <p>Dr. Raman did not think that agreeable words ever saved lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did people like to shirk the fact that the time had come to call in Dr. Raman?

    <p>They feared the doctor's curt truthfulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Dr. Raman's opinion in the minds of the patients' families?

    <p>His opinion was valued and seen as a judge pronouncing a verdict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dr. Raman deal with patients when he glimpsed the faintest sign of hope?

    <p>He rolled up his sleeve and stepped into the arena, not withdrawing till he wrested the prize from Yama's hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dr. Raman's long years of practice influence his manner of dealing with patients?

    <p>It bred in him a certain curt truthfulness, making his opinion valuable as a judge pronouncing a verdict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dr. Raman's Medical Practice

    • People often came to Dr. Raman when the patient was on his last legs because they saw him as a last resort, implying that he was a skilled doctor who could help in desperate situations.

    Dr. Raman's Experience and Bedside Manner

    • Dr. Raman's long years of practice had influenced his manner of dealing with patients, making him blunt and straightforward in his approach.
    • His years of experience had likely made him more practical and less concerned with soothing his patients' feelings.

    Reasons for Hesitation

    • People often hesitated to call in Dr. Raman because of his brutal honesty and directness, which could be uncomfortable for patients and their families.

    Dr. Raman's Philosophy

    • Dr. Raman believed that agreeable words would not save lives, implying that he valued honesty and directness over empty reassurances.

    Opinions and Respect

    • Dr. Raman's opinion held significant weight in the minds of the patients' families, indicating that they respected his medical expertise and trusted his judgment.

    Dealing with Patients

    • When Dr. Raman glimpsed the faintest sign of hope, he would grasp it and pursue it, suggesting that he was a determined and dedicated doctor.

    Note: Some questions had similar answers, so I merged them into single points to avoid repetition.

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    Test your comprehension of a narrative involving the quick and decisive actions of Dr. Raman when patients are on the brink. Explore the consequences of delayed visits and the ominous association people have with calling in Dr. Raman.

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