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Richard A. Mahrer, MD
San Jose, Calif

JAMA. 1985;253(3):343.

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To the Editor.—

Dr Francis Peabody's1 1926 talk, "The Care of the Patient," reprinted in the Aug 10, 1984, issue of THE JOURNAL, is absolutely timeless in pertinence and priceless in physician education. It embodies the ancient Hippocratic principles and the modern perceptive insights of Osler. It offers nothing new but, instead, something old, which is why it is of such extraordinary importance. The care of the patient is so old, so fundamental, so much taken for granted that it has nearly passed from the American medical scene! Of course, we all care for patients, don't we? In truth, the answer depends on the definition. We can all say we provide care to patients, but can't all say that we care for patients. It is this second concept of care that is in danger of being eliminated from our profession. Peabody's article should be read and reread by all physicians, . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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