Abstract
Medicine has been enthusiastic in naming tests, symptoms, and diseases after their discoverers. Alexander Woywodt and Eric Matteson argue that eponyms are no longer appropriate, but Judith A Whitworth believes they remain a useful reflection of medical history.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 424 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | The BMJ |
Volume | 335 |
Issue number | 7617 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |