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Doctors' Work: Eulogy for My Vocation
David Loxterkamp
Background When a family physician no longer sees his work as a vocation, it becomes an opportunity to view his work differently. An encounter with a patient helps him realize that his life's work is simply to be present for his patients, offering conversation, connection, and the opportunity to come alive.
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