When I am sick or hurt, I go to the doctor. Doctors help us by treating our illnesses and injuries. Often a doctor will give a patient medicine to make him well.other times, he or she will give a patient instructions. I f a person follows these “ doctor ’ s orders, ” they will feel better soon. Doctors can also help us when we are healthy. They teach us how to take care of ourselves. T hey remind us to eat healthy foods and get plenty of exercise.