An Address Delivered To The Class Of The Meath Hospital And County Of Dublin Infirmary

This address was delivered by the Irish physician William Stokes to the graduating class of a hospital in Dublin in 1841. In it, he reflects on the role of medicine in society and the challenges facing the profession at the time. He also discusses the importance of empathy and compassion in treating patients.
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