The Physician's Covenant
| Author | : William F. May |
| Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2000-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0664222749 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780664222741 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Physician's Covenant by : William F. May
Download or read book The Physician's Covenant written by William F. May and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: May considers the overarching images that shape the convictions and daily practice of the physician. Taking a step back from the procedures and quandaries that are the focal points of many books on ethics, he explores the moral power of images in understanding the healer and defining his or her tasks. May updates his reflections on five images of the healer: parent, fighter, technician, teacher and covenanter.
