| Doctors' work: eulogy for my vocation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19433847 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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I, like so many of those who filled the first ranks of family practice, often described my career choice as a calling, a vocation, something more than a meal ticket. It was a source not only of pride and conviction but also resentment and resistance to change. By mid career I was largely out of step with new movements in family medicine that veered from the generalist approach toward focused fellowships, added qualifications, and office practices that opted out of obstetrics and hospital work. As often happens, it was a patient of mine who brought the issue into focus and showed me the potential that lay in each encounter. We long for connection-doctor and patient alike-and for the skill and compassion to express it without judgment or self-denial. There is no higher calling. |
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Authors:
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David Loxterkamp |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of family medicine Volume: 7 ISSN: 1544-1717 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Fam Med Publication Date: 2009 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-05-12 Completed Date: 2009-08-18 Revised Date: 2009-11-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101167762 Medline TA: Ann Fam Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 267-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Seaport Family Practice, 41 Wight St, Belfast, ME 04915, USA. dr.loxterkamp@myfairpoint.net |
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Attitude of Health Personnel* Career Choice* Family Practice Humans Occupations Physician's Role Physician-Patient Relations Physicians, Family / psychology* Primary Health Care |
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Ann Fam Med. 2009 May-Jun;7(3):196-7
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19433835
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