Medical Education
Semantics of General Medicine
Abstract
The words “education” and “training” are examined in the context of contemporary general internal medicine. Based upon the definitions of these two words, the words “practical” and “management” are assuming new meanings which reflect an approach to the patient distinct in a number of ways from the classic one. Conflict may arise when members of two groups attribute distinct and differing meanings to the single word.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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