Dialectical: Hide/Seek

Is face value too skin deep?

Or do I need to psychoanalyse?

Should I trust my instincts?

Just dive in?

Drowning babies won't survive

while doubting Thomas dithers five.

Doctors hide behind diagnostic labels

and paternalistic care disguise.
Patients hide behind false confidence:
Doctor, doctor, yes, I'm fine -
but when the truth gets out,
instead of empathy,
the doctors try to hide

And there's 

nothing I can do
but learn from other doctors,
learn how to hide

behind paperwork,
and behind-the-scenes condescension,

We avoid lawsuits,

and avert blame.

When all I want to do 

is hold you,

tell you I'm sorry,

you're wanted,

please don't hurt yourself,

please don't try to die.