>>> I think this book should be ready by every resident doctor ... and patient :)
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>LOL. That medical practice involves so much uncertainty has caused consternation here before. I try to tell people that medicine is a combination of art and science but that most people get their understanding of those around the wrong way- but I'm not sure everybody gets that either.
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>Would be interested to hear what you think of "House of God." Behind the cynicism there are definite truths, such as the concept of Masterly Inactivity. Definitely, 100% valid but almost impossible in today's litigious world.
I have heard about the "House of God"; it is on my list. I am enjoying the popular-medicine books :)
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