The doctor is out
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Doctors Without Borders is a well-known humanitarian group that provides medical assistance to people in troubled areas of the world. Founded in France, the group has participated in humanitarian missions in aid of refugees in places as diverse as Rwanda, Cambodia, Chechnya and Yugoslavia.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
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A world of hurt: why your doctor is afraid to ease your pain
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Most doctors hesitate to give their patients pain relievers for fear of addiction. They also risk being accused of illegal drug distribution. The refusal may also lie in the medical belief that pain is only a symptom and not itself a disease that ought to be relieved.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1996
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Is there a doctor in the classroom
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There is a need to re-examine the roles played by teachers who are also Ph.d holders. The wisdom of using Ph.d degree holders to instruct students is doubtful, considering the fact that they are not trained to function as teachers.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
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