Understanding Physicians
An Educational History and Brief Practice Profile
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22310596 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Larry Vandecreek (Ohio State University Hospital, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1991 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 5-18 |
| Publication date | 1991-04-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0885-4726 • E-ISSN: 1528-6916 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1300/j080v03n02_03 |
| PMID | 10110939 |
| OpenAlex | W2320400610 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
Physicians experience years of scientific training and practice with emphasis on objectivity, personal sacrifice in favor of career, struggle to survive demands/pressures, and the need to save life. These themes differ significantly from those experienced by chaplains. Chaplains can strengthen their relationships with physicians when they appreciate this thematic difference. This article describes the process of medical education, including residency, and points out selected contradictions within which medical practice must work
Epistemology · Medical education · Medical practice · Sacrifice · History · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,06 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2009 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |