The Doctor's Dilemma is a play by George Bernard Shaw, first performed in 1906. It is a comedy about a doctor who must choose between two patients, one of whom is a friend and the other a genius. The doctor must decide which one to save, and in doing so, must confront the ethical dilemmas of modern medicine. The play is a satire of the medical profession and its ethical dilemmas, and is considered one of Shaw's most important works. The play follows the story of Dr. Colenso Ridgeon, a successful doctor who is faced with the difficult decision of choosing between two patients. The first is a friend of his, a talented but irresponsible artist, and the second is a genius scientist who has discovered a cure for tuberculosis. The doctor must decide which one to save, and in doing so, must confront the ethical dilemmas of modern medicine. The play is a commentary on the medical profession and its ethical dilemmas, and is considered one of Shaw's most important works.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1911 · Genre: Drama, Comedy, Satire · 5 chapters