Question

did dr raman work hard to save the patients who were critically ill but had a chance of recovery?​

Answer 1

The patients visited Dr. Raman only when things looked hopeless because they couldn't afford his high fees and also because they felt that his presence would jinx their probability of survival.

Basically, these superstitious patients believed that Dr. Raman's presence at their bedside would result in certain death. It's a vicious cycle. First, patients neglected calling on Dr. Raman because they couldn't afford his fees. So, they usually waited until their cases were hopeless. Then, and only then, did they call on Dr. Raman, as a last-ditch effort to save themselves.