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“A respect for authority is the basis for most medical education. Students may become so used to memorising that they become prey to the illusion that the reason for learning to parrot lectures and textbooks is that they are the 'truth'.”

Quote by Petr Skrabanek

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Petr Skrabanek was a doctor renowned for his contributions to the history and philosophy of medicine. He was born on October 27, 1940, and passed away on June 21, 1994. more

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