Through an examination of literature and art history over the past several centuries, we can better understand what it is to be a physician and meet the needs of our patients by recognizing suffering and creating hope. Literature and historical works of art are rich in the description of children and families confronting disease and through close examination of both types of media, we can better empathize and understand our patients and families when confronted by illness.

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美国儿科外科协会主席致辞 2021 年外科医生的目的

通过对过去几个世纪的文学艺术史的审视，我们可以更好地理解什么是医生，通过认识痛苦和创造希望来满足患者的需求。文学和历史艺术作品对儿童和家庭面临疾病的描述非常丰富，通过对这两种媒体的仔细审视，我们可以更好地同情和理解我们面对疾病的患者和家庭。