Austin Z, Gregory P A M
Department of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2007 Nov;82(5):615-20. doi: 10.1038/sj.clpt.6100274. Epub 2007 Jul 4.
Health sciences curricula are, by definition, built on a foundation of scientific knowledge and inquiry. Professional programs in fields such as medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physical/occupational therapy, and dentistry purport to provide students with the ability to translate scientific knowledge and understanding into clinical practice, for improving the health and well-being of patients. Indeed, the scientific underpinning of each health profession is a point of pride, a reason these roles exist in the first place and are accorded the prestige of being called a "profession".
从定义上讲，健康科学课程是建立在科学知识和探究的基础之上的。医学、药学、护理、物理/职业治疗以及牙科等领域的专业课程旨在培养学生将科学知识和理解转化为临床实践的能力，从而改善患者的健康和福祉。事实上，每个健康专业的科学基础都是值得骄傲的，这也是这些职业最初得以存在并享有被称为“专业”的威望的原因。
