"In Africa I rediscovered much that we've lost in Taiwan," says Dr. Chen. As examples, he cites the relationship between doctor and patient and the respect accorded to doctors. In Taiwan, the status of doctors is declining by the day, but in Africa doctors are respected and rewarded beyond measure. Many patients curtsy when they speak or shake hands with doctors.
「很多在台灣失去的東西，我在非洲都找回來了，」陳志成舉醫病關係、醫師尊嚴為例，台灣醫生的地位一日不如一日，但在非洲，醫生受到的尊敬和回饋是超乎想像的，許多病人甚至用半跪方式和醫生說話握手，讓他感觸深刻。