Patient Questions Surgeon’s Prayer Before Dental Surgery, Then Agrees After His Response

Before sedating a patient for major dental work, a surgeon asked everyone to bow their heads in prayer. The patient objected, saying prayer should not be necessary if the surgeon was confident in his skills. The surgeon replied that he had successfully performed the procedure more than 400 times. However, he said his prayer was an expression of humility and his belief that God has the final say. The patient accepted the explanation and agreed to pray before the surgery. The story has sparked reflection on faith, humility and professional confidence.

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