Embracing the Asclepion: a call for authenticity in medical symbolism

At the heart of the City of London sits an imposing building with massive brass front doors. Emblazoned and embossed on both doors is a symbol – the Caduceus, which in the U.S. is associated with medicine and health care. But why is it on the doors of the Bank of England, the second-largest repository Read more… Embracing the Asclepion: a call for authenticity in medical symbolism originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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