Physician: How Science Transformed the Art of Medicine

Do you ever wonder how we made the modern doctor? "Physician" explores the transformation of the healing tradition from a spiritual practice to a scientific one. This book interweaves moving personal patient stories with a historical overview that reveals untold details of the profession’s past, showing readers how modern healthcare came to be. A must-read in today's healthcare climate and for anyone interested in what it means to be a doctor or a patient in our current medical landscape.