In defence of sympathy, in consideration of empathy, and in praise of compassion: A history of the present

“History is the best medicine for a sick mind, for in history you have a record of the infinite variety of human experience plainly set out for all to see, and in that record you can find for yourself and your country both examples and warnings: fine things to take as models, base things rotten th rough and through to avoid”Livy, Roman Historian
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research