The basic biomedical subjects are of undiminished importance in the training of medical doctors
Kuis, W.; Kimpen, J.L.L.; Custers, E.J.F.M.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde 151(16): 932
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-2162 PMID: 17500347 Document Number: 612734
The contemporary physician is not merely a professional who is trained in the recognition of clinical syndromes and the application of evidence-based medicine. A good understanding of the basic biomedical sciences is necessary to comprehend what is wrong with a patient and what form of treatment is the most appropriate, especially if a disease manifests itself in an unfamiliar way.