Doctors’ Work: Eulogy for My Vocation

David Loxterkamp

doi:10.1370/afm.986

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Doctors’ Work: Eulogy for My Vocation

David Loxterkamp

The Annals of Family Medicine May 2009, 7 (3) 267-268; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.986

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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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