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Physician And Patient

By Worthington Hooker

Physician And Patient

By Worthington Hooker

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Physician and patient or a practical view of the mutual duties, relations and interests of the medical profession and the community begins by framing medicine as a shared responsibility between practitioner and patient, grounded not in certainty but in thoughtful inquiry. The book questions public expectations of medical infallibility and instead presents healthcare as a discipline shaped by variability, judgment, and evolving knowledge. It critiques the reliance on false remedies and unqualified individuals, highlighting the dangers of quackery and the societal cost of misplaced trust. By drawing comparisons to other scientific fields, it underscores the unpredictable nature of individual responses to treatment and promotes a more nuanced understanding of medical practice. The work encourages ethical engagement, transparency, and education as tools for building trust and reducing harm. Its emphasis on mutual respect and communication outlines a more balanced and conscientious relationship between medicine and the public. The result is a vision of healthcare that values dialogue, responsibility, and continuous learning over rigid prescriptions or hollow authority.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
294
Release Date:
2025-07-01
Publication Date:
2025-07-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9371814349
ISBN13:
9789371814348
Weight:
418 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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