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BMJ 2001; 322 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.322.7279.119 (Published 20 January 2001) Cite this as: BMJ 2001;322:119

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Humility and glass houses

Sir,

As Roger Fisken points out, there is no reason why scientific
medicine and humane holistic practice cannot be combined. And, in a week
when Princes of the Realm and Lords Chief Justice appear to have joined
the many who criticise doctors for lacking the common touch, one might ask
if these institutions are best placed to throw stones.

John Hopkins

Competing interests: No competing interests

21 January 2001
John Hopkins
General Practitioner
Darlington