[Verified Answer]: The following dialogue is between a male…

The following dialogue is between a male doctor and a female patient. Doctor: Patient: So, how are you feeling today, Mrs Lee? Not good, Doctor. My back’s still very sore. Just like when I first came to see you about this last week. Doctor: There’s no improvement at all? Patient: No, not at all. Worse, if anything. Doctor: And you’ve been taking the medicine I prescribed for you? Patient: Yes. Doctor: And not doing those things around the house that make you worse, as I recommended? Patient: Oh yes, as much as I can. Doctor: [laughs] What does that mean? Does that mean you’ve continued to do them? Patient: [sighs] Doctor, you don’t understand, I have responsibilities to my family. Doctor: And responsibilities to yourself. Patient: [laughs] Doctor: It’s true. And if you don’t look after yourself, then you won’t be able to look after others. Patient: Doctor, please, all I want is some stronger medicine to help me get on with what I have to do. Doctor: Patient: Doctor: That won’t help you in the long term. That’s OK, I just want something to help me in the short term. [pause] I understand your situation, but there is little point giving you stronger medicine if you’re not also avoiding those things which are causing your problems. The medicine won’t fix your back. It may even cause you to injure yourself more seriously. Patient: [becoming teary] Please, Doctor. Doctor: [pause] Mrs Lee, is there something else you need to tell me about?