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What does the doctor mean when he says there in the patient must minister to himself?
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∙ 8y ago
"Minister" means to care for - that explains why some religious leaders are called Ministers, right?
The doctor is saying that from here on out, the patient has to take care of himself.
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What does the doctor mean when he says therein the patient must minister to himself?
In that area, the patient has to take on the care. For instance, with respect to diet and exercise, the physician has no control over the patient's behavior.
What does the doctor mean when he says therein the patient must minister to himself in Macbeth?
He's talking about mental health. He was not trained to deal with people with mental problems like Lady Macbeth. "Minister to" means to help or care for; he says "therein the patient must help himself", the meaning of which must be clear.
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