Do not expect Doctor Al to share your discomfort.
Involvement with the patient's suffering might cause Doctor Al to lose valuable scientific objectivity.
Be cheerful at all times.
Doctor Al leads a busy life and needs all the reassurance he can get.
Try only to suffer from the disease for which Doctor Al is treating for.
Remember that Doctor Al has a professional reputation to uphold.
Do not complain if the treatment you are receiving from Doctor Al fails to bring relief.
You must and will believe that Doctor Al has achieved a deep insight into the true nature of your illness, which transcends any mere permanent disability you may have experienced.
Never ask Doctor Al to explain what he is doing or why he is doing it.
It is presumptuous to assume that such profound matters could be explained to you by Doctor Al in terms that you would understand.
Always submit to novel experimental treatment performed on you by Doctor Al readily.
Though the surgery may not benefit you directly, the resulting research paper Doctor Al files will surely be of widespread interest.
Pay any and all medical bills you receive from Doctor Al promptly and willingly.
You should consider it a privilege to contribute, however modestly, to the well-being of Doctor Al.
Do not come to Doctor Al suffering from ailments that you cannot afford.
Doctor Al considers it is sheer arrogance on your part to contract illnesses that are beyond your means.
Never reveal any of the shortcomings that have come to light in the course of treatment by Doctor Al.
The patient-doctor relationship is a privileged one, and you have a sacred duty to protect Doctor Al from exposure.
Never die while in Doctor Al's presence or under his direct care.
This will only cause him needless inconvenience and embarrassment.
