Caduceus vs. Rod of Asclepius: A Serpentine Dilemma in Medical Iconography.

IF 3.6 4区医学 Q1 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Postgraduate Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-06-28 DOI:10.1093/postmj/qgad093

Muhammad Hamza Shah, Salim Usman, Sakshi Roy, Arjun Ahluwalia, Amer Harky

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Abstract

This scholarly inquiry delves into the historical significance of two enduring medical symbols: the Rod of Asclepius and the Caduceus. Tracing their origins back to ancient Greek mythology, we uncover their distinct identities and profound meanings as symbols of healing, unity among medical practitioners, and ethical responsibilities. Beyond aesthetics, these emblems serve as powerful educational tools, fostering universal understanding and connecting modern medicine to its historical heritage. Consequently, embracing their true essence can inspire genuine dedication to the noble mission of caring for others.

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卡杜克乌斯与阿斯克勒庇俄斯之杖：医学图像学中的蛇形困境。

这项学术研究深入探讨了两个经久不衰的医学符号的历史意义：阿斯克勒庇俄斯之杖和卡杜克乌斯。追溯到古希腊神话，我们发现它们作为治愈、医生团结和道德责任的象征，具有独特的身份和深刻的意义。除了美学之外，这些标志还是强大的教育工具，促进了人们的普遍理解，并将现代医学与其历史遗产联系起来。因此，拥抱他们的真实本质可以激励他们真正致力于照顾他人的崇高使命。

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Postgraduate Medical Journal 医学-医学：内科

CiteScore

8.50

自引率

2.00%

发文量

131

审稿时长

2.5 months

期刊介绍： Postgraduate Medical Journal is a peer reviewed journal published on behalf of the Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine. The journal aims to support junior doctors and their teachers and contribute to the continuing professional development of all doctors by publishing papers on a wide range of topics relevant to the practicing clinician and teacher. Papers published in PMJ include those that focus on core competencies; that describe current practice and new developments in all branches of medicine; that describe relevance and impact of translational research on clinical practice; that provide background relevant to examinations; and papers on medical education and medical education research. PMJ supports CPD by providing the opportunity for doctors to publish many types of articles including original clinical research; reviews; quality improvement reports; editorials, and correspondence on clinical matters.