India, July 1 -- It is a common saying that doctors do God's work, treating the sick. However, it would do well to remember that they are people themselves, and need all the support a person needs to maintain their own health.

National Doctors' Day is observed on July 1 every year. Speaking with HT Lifestyle on the occasion, Dr Shrikant Sharma, director of neurosciences at Kailash Hospital & Neuro Institute, explained what the medical fraternity needs to improve their work and quality of life.

"Behind every diagnosis, every late-night surgery, every time someone gets told 'you're going to be okay,' there's a person who's probably running on four hours of sleep. Taking care of doctors isn't just a nice gesture. It actually makes the whol...