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I Remember . . . It Was December
Richard Colgan
What This Study Found A family physician continues to draw meaning from the home care he provided to a dying woman and her family in his early years of practice. His memories of these home visits reinforce his love for medicine and his belief that, in spite of the interruptions, requiriements and measures in medical practice, passion for this vocation can be sustained through a focus on caring for others.