There is an ongoing debate about the main responsibility of doctors. While it is believed that doctors’ main duty is to cure people, some people feel that they shoud mostly prevent health issues. While both sides have merits, I more convinced that they should be proactive and prevent illnesses in advance.
On the one hand, people who are in favor of doctors curing people often argue that it is their moral responsibility. If a patient sees a doctor, medical professionals should take care of them, alleviating their pain. In addition, the more people doctors help to recover, the more money they will earn. When medical professionals earn bigger paycheck, their job and financial satisfaction tend to increase significantly over time. Furthermore, several diseases are irreversible and require a special treatment. For example, it was necessary to be vaccinated in order to recover from the virus COVID 19.
On the other hand, I strongly believe that despite these appealling benefits of curing people, all medical professionals should prioritize preventing possible diseases in advance. This is mainly because if they avert all ailments from early stages, doctors can significantly mitigate the burden on hostipals. In other words, there would be fewer patients to take care of in hospitals, resulting in greater management and better quality treatments. A striking example is healthcare programs which encourage people to exercise regularly and consume less junk food. These prevent individuals from long-lasting diseases – osteoporosis and obesity.
In conclusion, although doctors reap many benefits through curing patinets, I firmly support preventing potential illnesses in advance to minimize the number of sick people.