Osler's Bedside Library: Great Writers Who Inspired a Great Physician
Regarded by many as the ideal medical practitioner, Sir William Osler was a great humanitarian who emphasized compassion for the individual. Osler often referred to his bedside library classic works as a guide to our "inner education" - inspiring one to be a great doctor with even greater humanity. Serving as an introduction to the world's great literature for physicians, this new volume features a collection of excerpts from the favorite books of Sir William Osler. To further supplement Osler's guidance, the editors have included excerpts from 20 other great works of literature. Each is introduced by a leader in medical humanities who discusses why these works have long been admired.
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Osler's Bedside Library: Great Writers Who Inspired a Great Physician
Regarded by many as the ideal medical practitioner, Sir William Osler was a great humanitarian who emphasized compassion for the individual. Osler often referred to his bedside library classic works as a guide to our "inner education" - inspiring one to be a great doctor with even greater humanity. Serving as an introduction to the world's great literature for physicians, this new volume features a collection of excerpts from the favorite books of Sir William Osler. To further supplement Osler's guidance, the editors have included excerpts from 20 other great works of literature. Each is introduced by a leader in medical humanities who discusses why these works have long been admired.
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Osler's Bedside Library: Great Writers Who Inspired a Great Physician
Osler's Bedside Library: Great Writers Who Inspired a Great Physician
36.49
In Stock
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781934465585 |
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| Publisher: | American College of Physicians |
| Publication date: | 10/01/2009 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 5 MB |
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