The Citadel

Main Ideas

• The importance of professional ethics in medicine
• The conflict between professional honor and the opportunity for financial gain
• The necessity of continuous self-improvement and learning for a doctor
• Criticism of corruption and moral decay in the medical field
• The issue of access to medical care for the poor
• Confrontation with medical bureaucracy and outdated treatment approaches
• The idea of the importance of a scientific approach and research in medicine
• Reflections on the significance of a medical vocation and its impact on personal life