While an internist may be defined as one trained in the principles and practice of medicine,
內科醫生可以被定義為既有理論,又有實踐,
a fuller description emphasizes his possession of uncommon knowledge of biologic science ranging from molecular events to whole organ system physiology,
內科醫生側重的是對從分子到所有身體器官機能等生物科學知識的掌握,
a special appreciation for human life and the needs of suffering people,
他們需要對生命懷著特殊的感激之情,并對病患的需求給與關注,
and a comprehensive perspective on modem society,its influence on our lives and its stresses on our social structure.
現代社會對生命所產生的影響,以及它對社會結構的重要性,內科醫生要對這些有著全方面的了解。
Although this chapter has emphasized patient/physician interaction, we must recognize that basic biomedical science provides the infrastructure for our profession.
盡管這一章節我們強調的是醫患關系,但是我們必須要認識到的是,基礎生物科學是醫學的基本。
We must firet and foremost master our science if we are to be good physicians.
要想成為一名優秀的醫生,我們首先要對科學有著深入的了解。
We must know what is best to offer to correct the disease;then we weave the fabric of the physician's social and ethical responsibilities into the context of current medical care organization.
我們首先要清楚治療疾病的最佳方法,然后我們才能將醫生的社會和道德責任納入到當今醫療組織當中。
Few physicians function well merely as knowledgeable scientists or talented technicians, but none functions well simply as a crutch on which the patient can lean.
如果僅僅是醫術精湛,或是天賦異稟,那么很少有人會成為成功的醫生,但是如果只是病患能夠依靠的臂膀,那么沒有人會成為合格的醫生。
The good physician,the one patients seek must combine working scientific techniques with compassion and social responsibility.
那么,病患所尋找的好醫生必須將精湛的醫術,社會責任以及熱情結合在一起。
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