Pedro was admitted to the ICU of largest Government Hospital attached to a College. His wife would sit outside all the time. Pedro’s friend phoned her to enquire about his recovery. Despite being told that Pedro was getting better, he advised to shift to a private hospital.
Since he kept insisting, Pedro’s wife conceded, ‘Alright, I will heed your advice. Please come here, do the discharge formalities and admit him the hospital of your choice. I am happy that you are taking charge of your friend and will look after him. I can get back to my children.’ Pedro’s friend started squirming and tried get out of the situation.
Advice is an opinion and everyone can have one. But it is pertinent to check whether the person giving the advice is competent to offer a studied opinion. It is also important to confirm whether the person is ready to take responsibility for the recommendation.
So often, we advise others in matters we know nothing of nor are we ready to take the onus of. We may be trying to help but we end up confusing the person or adding to the stress quotient. We make a mess that we are not ready or capable to clean up.
Having good intentions is not enough. We must not share opinions of things we know little about or without the willingness to take responsibility. Careless judgements can be dangerous. Let the qualified expert recommend. We should restrict to hope filled encouragement and solidarity with the expert’s advice.
Let the doctor advice the way to wellness
Restrict to sharing hope in the darkness!
- Pravin K. Sabnis
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