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Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine 11/2007

Open Access 01-11-2007 | Editorial

Advancing Humanism in Medical Education

Author: Anthony L. Suchman, MD, MA

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Issue 11/2007

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Rachel Naomi Remen has long been a leading advocate for humanism in medicine and for the integration of self into professional practice. She walks the talk. In her books, she relates the story of her own epiphany and transformation, instigated by a serious illness.1, 2 Through the creation of landmark programs on healing, first for cancer patients and subsequently for practitioners and educators, she has directly or indirectly helped thousands of people engage in their own reflective journeys to reclaim their authenticity and their health. …
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Title
Advancing Humanism in Medical Education
Author
Anthony L. Suchman, MD, MA
Publication date
01-11-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of General Internal Medicine / Issue 11/2007
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-007-0374-2

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