Description
A witty, humane memoir of a physician’s life and the remarkable evolution of modern medicine, this book traces the transformation of medical practice from uncertain art to increasingly sophisticated science. Drawing on experiences in hospitals, laboratories, and public health, it explores the discoveries, mistakes, and enduring mysteries that have shaped how doctors understand and care for patients. Along the way, it considers the relationship between science and compassion, the limits of medical knowledge, and the importance of curiosity in the pursuit of healing. Both personal and intellectually expansive, the work offers an insightful portrait of medicine as a young, changing discipline.
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paperback
Oxford Univ Pr
Published Jan 1, 1984
288 pages
ISBN: 9780192177353
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First Published
1983
Language
eng
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