Clinicals Quote by Philip Showalter Hench
“These hormones still belong to the physiologist and to the clinical investigator as much as, if not more than, to the practicing physician. But as Professor Starling said many years ago, 'The physiology of today is the medicine of tomorrow'.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Physiology, 1960
Physiology bridges basic science and clinical practice, shaping future medicine.
In simple terms: Science informs medicine.
Integrate research into care.
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Type
When to use this quote
- patient treatment
- policy making
- academic training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to translate research quickly?
Will clinicians adopt new physiological insights?