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In Praise of Richard Asher (1912-1969)
Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
|October 27, 2015
Summary
This essay revives interest in physician Richard Asher
Area of Science:
- Medical Humanities
- History of Medicine
- Clinical Reasoning
Background:
- Richard Asher (1912-1969) was a physician known for coining "Munchausen's syndrome."
- His essays remain relevant for their clarity, wit, and elegance.
- Asher advocated for precision in thought, logical clinical thinking, and evidence-based treatment.
