William Osler’s Australian connections and his Australian legacy is discussed in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Lessons from Osler 004
August 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Osler teaches us to treat the patient, not the disease. Even if the patient is difficult.
Lessons from Osler 003
April 11, 2010 By 2 Comments
The art of observation is central to the art of medicine, and William Osler was its greatest teacher. Here are some more lessons from the master.
Lessons from Osler 002
March 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
William Osler teaches us that a sense of humor and fun helps doctors fight off stress, connect with others, and stops them from taking themselves too seriously.
Lessons from Osler 001
March 14, 2010 By 2 Comments
The Master Word for success in medicine, according to William Osler, is Work. But in the Generation Y era of lifestyle above all else, isn’t work a dirty word?
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
May 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Nick Bottom: “I’ll speak in a monstrous little voice.” – from Act 1, Scene ii of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare (~1596). One day, as a trainee doctor working in rural Zambia, I walked through the gates of the hospital to be greeted by what seemed to be the “eeyore-ing” of a demonic [...]
Syphilis prior to penicillin
May 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
“Know syphilis in all its manifestations and relations, and all other things clinical will be added unto you.” – Sir William Osler from ‘Bean WB. Sir William Osler: Aphorisms from His Bedside Teachings and Writings; 1968′ American poet James L. White‘s first career was as a ballet dancer. Following this he studied English literature before [...]
The Breakfast Club
April 7, 2009 By 6 Comments
In “See For Yourself” I briefly mentioned my most memorable teacher, forensic pathologist Tim D. Koelmeyer. As a medical student attending autopsies, as well as coping with the sights, sounds, and smells of the autopsy room and the presence of a recently deceased corpse, I had my mind blown apart by the enigmatic Dr Koelmeyer, [...]
Smith, Bell, and the Art of Observation
March 17, 2009 By 1 Comment
Sir Sydney Smith relates the ultimate lesson in the art of observation by Joseph Bell, the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes and forensic science
