[EliRivers]

You really want the surgeon who is only doing his best due to fear to be operating on you?

I don't care why he's doing his best. It would be nice if he was doing his best because he's a dedicated professional, but doing his best out of fear is far better than being operated on by some slacker not giving their best.

So the answer to your question is yes, please, I want the surgeon who is doing his best; not the one who is slacking.