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Sir William Osler's 'Influences' for the Successful Physician, A Reappraisal After 126 Years
Sergio A Castillo-Torres1, Ingrid E Estrada-Bellmann1, Andrew J Lees2
1Servicio de Neurología del Hospital Universitario Dr. José E. González, Monterrey, N.L., México.
Background:
The vertiginous pace with which modern medicine advances, can seem overwhelming to students and young doctors.
Aim Of The Study:
To reappraise an oration by William Osler delivered to medical students at the point of their graduation.
Methods:
Narrative review.
Results:
Osler emphasised the Art of Detachment, the Virtue of Method, the Quality of Thoroughness and the Grace of Humility, which he considers the basic pillars on which a successful medical practice is achieved, Osler's words serve as a guiding light for physicians struggling with the demands of twenty first century medicine.