Quote by William Osler

Failure to examine the throat is a glaring sin of omission, especially in children. One finger in the throat and one in the rectum makes a good diagnostician.


Failure to examine the throat is a glaring sin of omission,

Summary

This quote is suggesting a somewhat crude approach to medical examination, emphasizing the importance of checking the throat and performing a rectal examination when diagnosing individuals, particularly children. While it may be intended to highlight the significance of thorough medical evaluations, the quote's language and suggested methods of examination may be considered offensive or inappropriate in a professional medical context.

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Medicine
By William Osler
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