Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: vesicovaginal fistula

  • J. Marion Sims and the reputation-character distinction

    Jack E. Riggs Matthew S. Smith Morgantown, West Virginia, United States   J. Marion Sims (1813-1883) Sims’ reputation during his life garnished national and international awards and recognition. Image via Wikimedia. Public domain. “Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.” — Thomas Paine (likely…