Subramaniam: Many medical students not prepared for doctor’s life

By NURBAITI HAMDAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Many of those taking up medicine do not have a realistic view of a doctor’s working life, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.

“They take up medicine and became doctors without knowing exactly what is the (personal) life and working life of a doctor.

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