The Courage to Give in to Surgery

Published:  31 March, 2008

It takes a lot of courage and determination to do anything in life, especially when it comes to critical decision-making. It becomes a period of self-judgment when one has to make a decision that no one can take for you. Even though in a case of helplessness one's next of kin could be tasked with the responsibility for making a decision, especially when it comes to matters like surgery. Some people harbor all sorts of negative beliefs and rituals; therefore making a decision on surgery can sometimes become a nightmare for them. A classic example is this blind elderly man who went for screening for an eye operation and was qualified for the surgery.

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