It makes sense – fighting monsters is dangerous work.

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    Turning patients away to preserve fame has been a plot point in lots and lots of medical drama shows, so I assume there’s some truth to it

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      It’s definitely a thing in America where top of the line surgeons pick and choose based on their “win/loss” record and odds of success.

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        Not just. Also happened in Korea, Japan and possibly China, where being a top doctor was a matter of perception and showing off.