I had learned that every patient has the right to hope, despite long odds, and it was my role to help nurture that hope.

Jerome Groopman
I had learned that every patient has the right to...
I had learned that every patient has the right to...
I had learned that every patient has the right to...
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The quote, “I had learned that every patient has the right to hope, despite long odds, and it was my role to help nurture that hope.” is a statement by Dr. William Osler, who was a renowned surgeon in the late 1800’s. He may have been known for his work with cancer treatment in the early 1900’s but Osler is most widely known for his medical advice in 1901 in The Principles and Practice of Surgery . This quote is often used when dealing with patients who are fighting against their cancer.

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