Sir William Osler's 'Influences' for the Successful Physician,

Arch. Med. Res. · Aug 2018

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Sir William Osler's 'Influences' for the Successful Physician, A Reappraisal After 126 Years.

The vertiginous pace with which modern medicine advances, can seem overwhelming to students and young doctors. ⋯ Osler emphasised the Art of Detachment, the Virtue of Method, the Quality of Thoroughness and the Grace of Humility, which he considers the basic pillars on which a successful medical practice is achieved, Osler's words serve as a guiding light for physicians struggling with the demands of twenty first century medicine.

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BackgroundThe vertiginous pace with which modern medicine advances, can seem overwhelming to students and young doctors.Aim Of The StudyTo reappraise an oration by William Osler delivered to medical students at the point of their graduation.MethodsNarrative review.ResultsOsler emphasised the Art of Detachment, the Virtue of Method, the Quality of Thoroughness and the Grace of Humility, which he considers the basic pillars on which a successful medical practice is achieved, Osler's words serve as a guiding light for physicians struggling with the demands of twenty first century medicine.Copyright © 2018 IMSS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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