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Why should I do research? Is it a waste of time?
Athanasios Dellis1, Andreas Skolarikos2, Athanasios G Papatsoris2
12nd Department of Surgery, Aretaieion Hospital, University of Athens, Greece.
Objectives:
To answer the questions 'Why should I do research? Is it a waste of time?' and present relevant issues.
Methods:
Medline was used to identify relevant articles published from 2000 to 2013, using the following keywords 'medicine', 'research', 'purpose', 'study', 'trial', 'urology'.
Results:
Research is the most important activity to achieve scientific progress. Although it is an easy process on a theoretical basis, practically it is a laborious process, and full commitment and dedication are of paramount importance. Currently, given that the financial crisis has a key influence in daily practice, the need to stress the real purpose of research is crucial.
Conclusion:
Research is necessary and not a waste of time. Efforts to improving medical knowledge should be continuous.
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