Lewis Thomas Quotes:
Ocupation: Physician
Life: November 25, 1913 - December 3, 1993
Birthday: November 25
Death: December 3
The dilemma of modern medicine, and the underlying central flaw in medical education and, most of all, in the training of interns, is the irresistible drive to do something, anything. It is expected by patients and too often agreed to by their doctors, in the face of ignorance.
topic: Ignorance, Medicine, Doctors, Medical Education, Modern Medicine
