Medicine, meditation, and Osler's aequanimitas.
In this era of near-chaotic changing medical practice, it seems well to reflect on the past standard-bearers of our profession, our present state of mind and morale, and develop new emotional techniques and values suited to our challenges.
Weeder
Richard S
RS
Department of Surgery, Straub Clinic and Hospital, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. rweeder@straub.com
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