The concept of service in medicine.
This essay examines the origins, influence, and importance of service in medicine. It defines the concept, discusses its evolution from Hippocratic to modern writings, and describes the significance of service for contemporary physicians and patients.
The George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC 20037, USA. sjreiser@gwu.edu
Stanley Joel
SJ
Reiser
D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006625:Hippocratic Oath; D006801:Humans; D010686:Philosophy, Medical