The Green Tree of Life: A Call to Virtuous Medicine

“What are you ‌waiting for?⁣ Youth is calling you.” These words, spoken by the devil Mephistopheles to Doctor⁤ Faust, serve ⁢as ‍a ⁣reminder to prioritize​ life’s value ⁢over⁤ dry knowledge.

Mephistopheles quotes Goethe, saying, “All theories are ashen, and‍ eternal ⁣is the green tree of life.”‍ This phrase awakens​ us to the importance of devoting our lives to the value of ⁤life, rather than just accumulating knowledge.

Li ⁣Wenliang, a young doctor from Wuhan, China, embodied this ⁢spirit. He posted the quote on his social media profile and used it as a guideline for​ his ​life. As the ⁢first to warn the world​ about the dangers of the coronavirus, he demonstrated courage and conviction, even in​ the face of adversity.

Li Wenliang’s words, “Justice is in ‍the hearts of the‌ people. I want to recover and return to the⁢ front⁤ lines. I don’t want to be a deserter,” serve as a testament to his ‍commitment to his patients and ‌his​ profession.

In a similar display of ⁣dedication, obstetrics and gynecology nurses in Taiwan risked their lives to protect newborn babies during a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. Their selfless⁢ actions demonstrate the true meaning of virtuous medicine.

Unfortunately, not all medical ​professionals share this commitment to their patients and the community. Some have been involved in creating and distributing blacklists, while others have made derogatory remarks about nurses and patients.

A doctor, who is⁢ also the vice‍ president of the Korean Medical Association, ​has been criticized for his absurd and derogatory comments about nurses. His remarks, including calling nurses “uppity bastards” and “long-term subjects,”‌ are unacceptable​ and‍ undermine the integrity of the medical community.

In contrast, the revolutionary Che Guevara,⁤ who was also a doctor, demonstrated a different approach to medicine. He chose⁢ to heal enemies without hesitation, embodying the spirit of the⁤ green⁢ Tree of Life.

As we reflect on the‍ state of the medical community, ⁢let‍ us remember the importance of virtuous medicine. Let us strive to ‍create⁤ a culture that values compassion, empathy,​ and kindness, and rejects derogatory language and behavior.

Today, we honor the medical professionals who embody the spirit of​ the green Tree of Life, and we call on all medical professionals to uphold the highest standards of integrity and compassion.