By: Sir William Osler (1849-1919)
Aequanimitas and Other Addresses by Sir William Osler is a collection of lectures delivered by the renowned physician throughout his career. The book discusses various aspects of medicine, including the importance of maintaining a calm and composed demeanor in the face of adversity, the value of perseverance and dedication in the medical profession, and the need for a compassionate and understanding approach to patient care.
Osler's insights are both timeless and relevant, offering valuable advice and wisdom for anyone in the healthcare field. His writing is eloquent and thought-provoking, and his anecdotes and personal experiences add depth and authenticity to his teachings.
Overall, Aequanimitas and Other Addresses is a must-read for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills and approach to patient care. Osler's words are sure to inspire and motivate readers to strive for excellence in their practice and to always put their patients' well-being first. Book Description: This book is a compilation of twenty-two addresses given by Sir William Osler in various settings. He spoke on the philosophical and moral foundations of medical science, giving instruction to the student the teacher, the physician and the nurse. In his own eloquent words, "we are here not to get all we can out of life for ourselves, but to try to make the lives of others happier... The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head. Often the best part of your work will have nothing to do with potions and powders, but with the exercise of and influence of the strong upon the weak, of the righteous upon the wicked, of the wise upon the foolish."
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