This essay discusses the short story "The District Doctor" by Ivan Turgenev and examines the relationship between the title character, Dr. Trifon Ivanich, and his patient Aleksandra Andreyevna. It argues that the doctor's romantic feelings for Aleksandra compromised his ability to treat her illness effectively and objectively, potentially endangering her life. Physicians must remain detached emotionally to focus solely on their patients' welfare and rehabilitation. The story raises issues around doctors balancing human imperfections and maintaining ethical patient care.