[will_pseudonym]

Well, there's also the fact that the best doctors are the most in demand, so a doctor who isn't busy isn't that in demand, which is a good indicator that he isn't the best.

[imesh]

I know this is just a metaphorical doctor, but i don't think there are any doctor's who aren't busy

[AnimalMuppet]

Sherlock Holmes was written by a doctor who wasn't busy, and who therefore had time to write.

[rglover]

"I couldn't save your wife sir, but I wrote a hell of a novel!"

[nickpsecurity]

Lmao. Depending on the marriage, that could've changed the man's life for the better. ;)

[RUG3Y]

He also believed in faeries.

[Gustomaximus]

Also there can be a zero correlation between being busy, productive and good at what you do.

[alltakendamned]

and of course we all feel comfortable being helped by "the best" doctor after they had a triple 16-hour shift.

It's quite crazy how hard medical professionals are overworked. It's impossible there's not plenty of mistakes happening. Whether you'll ever hear it is something different.