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“Thus we work not in the light of public opinion but in the secrecy of the chamber; and perhaps the best of us are apt at times to forget the delicacies and sincerities which under these conditions are essential to harmony and honour.”

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Clifford Allbutt

Clifford Allbutt was a renowned British physician known for his contributions to medical education and clinical practice. His research in physiology, pathology, and diagnostics had a profound impact on modern medicine. more

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