History
Dr. Harrison's quote appeared on the first edition of this book in 1950:
| “ | No greater opportunity or obligation can fall the lot of a human being than to be a physician. In the care of suffering he needs technical skill, scientific knowledge and human understanding. He who uses these with courage, humility and wisdom will provide a unique service to his fellow man and will build an enduring edifice of character within himself. The physician should ask of his destiny no more than this and he should be content with no less. | ” |
The 17th edition of the textbook is dedicated to Dr. Georger W. Thorn, who was editor of the first seven editions of the book and editor in chief of the eight edition. He died in 2004.
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