Is really bad handwriting a prerequisite to be a doctor?

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I think so

indeed 😎

It is probably the study of medicine and the intensity of constant note taking at speed that degrades the handwriting

Indeed

Never thought of it that way. Makes sense tho!

Yes, i can confirm, and in any languages 🌐

Yes πŸ˜†

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Ironically that’s probably a result of when we were still paper charting. Rounding on tons of patients, or a full clinic and having to hand-write notes and orders on dozens of charts.

My handwriting is like a 4/10 legibility 🀣

My handwriting is so bad I should repeat first grade. That's why I'm a good doctor. πŸ˜…

They can train you, if you haven't already mastered that skill