Of course doctors aren't scientists, but comparing them to a "technician" is a horrible analogy. Doctors go through intense schooling and have a very deep understanding of all parts of the body. Your analogy fits more closely to a nurse, someone with very basic symptom/problem repertoire - not a dr. who knows what and WHY things are happening.
I've also never heard of a doctor being "done" - when have you encountered this? They may not be able to diagnose you immediately but they do research in other resources to help diagnose.
I agree with noonespecial about the technician statement, but sense that you regard that as an insult. Every good technician I know has an great understanding about the "item" they work on. I have a lot of respect for good technicians of all stripes. Doctors don't build new people, they repair, maintain, treat, and fix them.
As to a doctor being "done". Yeah, I have heard that in government provided (USA) health care settings. It happens, and it gets much worse the later in the budget year your are ("Don't get sick after June").
Sure doctors "fix things" but that's an oversimplification of their jobs. It's like saying rocket scientists are like construction workers because they "build things". There is a vast difference in the knowledge/schooling required. I didn't think the simple analogy as a doctor/technician as an insult as much as the description of their duties (1. Look in manual, 2. Hotfix, 3. If not there, done) - this is insulting whether describing technicians or doctors.
And no, doctors aren't "done" when the problem isn't in the manual. You're referring to something completely different, "I don't have money or healthcare and expect you to work for free". Maybe they're like technicians after all.
I guess I don't believe a definition of a real technician is simply someone who looks in a manual to fix thing. I believe technicians of all stripes need knowledge and a good feel to fix things. I think your definition of technician is limited and does disservice to a wide variety of professions.
"I don't have money or healthcare and expect you to work for free" - no, the USA was paid in land via treaty, so the bill was paid.
Good point, but it can only be said of certified auto mechanics. I don't know the percentage of auto-mechanics that are certified and tested to know "why" but I'm guessing it's less than doctors (100%).
Either way, it's a pointless argument comparing the systems and schooling required to understand automobiles vs. the human body.
I've also never heard of a doctor being "done" - when have you encountered this? They may not be able to diagnose you immediately but they do research in other resources to help diagnose.