Quote by William Osler

The young physician starts life with 20 drugs for each disease, and the old physician ends life with one drug for 20 diseases.

The young physician starts life with 20 drugs for each disea

Summary

This quote reflects the evolution and experience of a physician throughout their career. When a young physician begins their practice, they tend to have numerous drugs at their disposal to treat each disease they encounter. However, as they amass experience and wisdom, they realize that certain medications can be versatile and effective in treating multiple diseases. Hence, the older physician relies on just one drug that can be utilized for numerous ailments, demonstrating their increased ability to simplify and streamline treatment plans based on their wealth of knowledge.

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By William Osler

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