title: Medicine, meditation, and Osler's aequanimitas.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Straub Clinic and Hospital, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. rweeder@straub.com
authors.forename: Richard S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Weeder
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019122:Meditation; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology*; D011364:Professional Practice