A competência do médico de antigamente era aprimorada porque ele permanecia à beira do leito do paciente até que seu sofrimento fosse aliviado, ainda que isso exigisse muitas horas. Ao fazê-lo, o médico aprendia muito sobre a natureza da doença.
Original: The ability of the old doctor was enhanced because he remained at the patient's bedside until his suffering was relieved, even though it required many hours to achieve that end. While so engaged the doctor learned much about the nature of the illness.
Fonte: A Companion to Aphorisms & Quotations for the Surgeon — Empatia
Arthur E. Hertzler