Observe, record, tabulate, communicate. Use your five senses. Learn to see, learn to hear, learn to feel, learn to smell, and know that by practice alone you can become expert.
William OslerRead
The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A good physician focuses on the disease, while a great physician considers the whole person affected by it.
This quote emphasizes the difference between merely addressing a medical condition and taking a holistic approach to care. A good physician may diagnose and treat the disease effectively, but a great physician understands and addresses the patient's overall well-being, including their emotional, social, and psychological needs. This perspective fosters a deeper connection and trust between doctor and patient, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.
Themes
HealthMedicinePatient CareHolisticPhysician
In practice
Example use cases
In a medical conference discussing patient care.
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