“It is much more important to know what sort of a patient has a disease than what sort of a disease a patient has.”
Quote by William Osler
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William Osler
William Osler was a renowned Canadian physician, considered one of the founders of modern medical education. Born on July 12, 1849, he passed away on December 29, 1919. Osler made significant contributions to the fields of pathology, clinical medicine, and medical education. more
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