PATIENTS in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

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... patients. BB p.162, A Vision For You

Every few days this doctor suggests our approach to one of his patients.

... patients and certain other alcoholics from a ... BB p.163, A Vision For You

And with such good effect that the doctor agreed to a test among his patients and certain other alcoholics from a clinic which he attends.

... patients at this hospital, I would not ... BB p.43, More About Alcoholism

Had you offered yourselves as patients at this hospital, I would not have taken you, if I had been able to avoid it.

... patients, go there to help. BB p.162, A Vision For You

Many of us, former patients, go there to help.

... patients here and with some misgiving, we ... BB xxvii(xxv), The Doctor's Opinion

Later, he requested the privilege of being allowed to tell his story to other patients here and with some misgiving, we consented.

... patients the whole story unless it will ... BB p.92, Working With Others

Doctors are rightly loath to tell alcoholic patients the whole story unless it will serve some good purpose.

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