Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice?"?

Question

I would just want to know what you guys think.

Answer 1

Not if you have a good command of the English language, and  understand that "practice" also means something that you on a regular basis.

Like, "practice good hygiene".

Answer 2

It is kind of spooky but the guy before me is right.

Answer 3

It's no different from lawyers, who also say that they "practice" their trade.

And if you really think about it, every day is a new day for a doctor, with new patients, new disorders, new treatments.  So essentially it is a job where you practice, make mistakes (hopefully not serious ones), learn from errors, and then get better at what you do.

Hope this helps...

Answer 4

Your question is one of play on words.  Use a dictionary and you will find there are several definitions for the term practice.  

You are not funny.  Try again.