"In fact, studying medicine follows the same logic. It requires the positive feedback of step-by-step progress to stimulate the secretion of dopamine.
"During our school days, or even in the standardized training phase when we've just entered the clinic, we can be bold and try things out. At this time, in the eyes of the veteran doctors, we are like babbling infants. When we prescribe a formula or administer acupuncture under the guidance of our teaching instructors, even if the effect is poor or we fail entirely, the teachers are there to act as our safety net. They won't let us bear too much malpractice risk, nor will they let us be utterly defeated.
