David Sturgeon, a former lecturer in psychiatry at Middlesex Hospital in London, promoted a psychotherapeutic approach to patient care. He emphasized the importance of learning from patients and understanding the psychological aspects of physical illness. Sturgeon made academic contributions to psychotherapy textbooks and was involved in research on teaching psychotherapy to medical students. His empathetic teaching style had a lasting impact on his students and colleagues, inspiring them to view patients as people, not just diseases. Sturgeon’s groundbreaking approach to patient care and education made him a respected figure in the field of psychiatry.
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David Sturgeon: consultant psychiatrist who provided counselling to victims of the 2005 terrorists attacks
