One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine.
William OslerNow of the difficulties bound up with the public in which we doctors work, I hesitate to speak in a mixed audience. Common sense in matters medical is rare, and is usually in inverse ratio to the degree of education.
William OslerGentlemen, I have a confession to make. Half of what we have taught you is in error, and furthermore we cannot tell you which half it is
William OslerPatients rarely die of the disease from which they suffer. Secondary or terminal infections are the real cause of death.
William Osler