I. Botvinick. The Plot of the Book "Врач его пациент и болезнь" (Doctor His Patient and Disease) by A. I. Botvinick The book "Врач его пациент и болезнь" (Doctor His Patient and Disease) by A. I. Botvinick tells the story of a doctor who has dedicated his life to healing his patients, but finds himself struggling to cope with the rapid pace of technological advancements in the medical field. The novel explores the themes of technology evolution, the importance of understanding the process of technological development, and the need for a personal paradigm for perceiving the modern knowledge-developing process as the basis for human survival. The protagonist, Dr. Ivanov, is a skilled physician who has spent years honing his craft, but finds that his skills are becoming increasingly obsolete as new technologies emerge. He struggles to keep up with the latest advancements in medicine, feeling like he is constantly playing catch-up with the rapidly evolving field. Despite his best efforts, he finds himself facing a never-ending stream of new diseases and treatments that he must learn to stay current. As the story progresses, Dr. Ivanov becomes increasingly disillusioned with the state of modern medicine, feeling that it has lost its focus on the patient and become more focused on the technology itself. He begins to question whether the rapid pace of technological change is truly beneficial for society, or if it is leading to a loss of human connection and empathy in the medical field. Despite these doubts, Dr.

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