Per Fugelli facts for kids
Per Fugelli (born December 7, 1943 – died September 13, 2017) was a famous Norwegian doctor and a professor of medicine. He taught at the University of Bergen and later at the University of Oslo. He was born in Stavanger, Norway.
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Who Was Per Fugelli?
Per Fugelli was a very respected physician. He was known for his strong opinions on public health and how society should care for its people. He believed everyone deserved good healthcare.
His Early Life and Career
Per Fugelli started his career as a general practitioner, which is like a family doctor. He worked in small communities, including Værøy and Røst, which are islands in Norway. This experience helped him understand the health needs of everyday people.
A Doctor and a Thinker
Beyond being a doctor, Fugelli was also a deep thinker and a writer. He wrote many books and essays about health, medicine, and society. He often shared his thoughts on how to live a good life and how to create a fair healthcare system.
Important Ideas and Books
Some of his early books, like Doktor på Værøy og Røst, shared his experiences as a doctor in remote areas. He also wrote essay collections such as 0-visjonen (meaning "The 0-vision") and Nokpunktet (meaning "The Enough Point"). These books explored ideas about what is truly important in life and health, and how we can avoid always wanting more. He encouraged people to find a "enough point" where they feel content.
He also helped edit important medical books, like Medisinsk leksikon (a medical encyclopedia). This shows how much he contributed to medical knowledge in Norway.
Later Years and Legacy
Per Fugelli passed away on September 13, 2017, when he was 73 years old. He left behind a legacy of caring for others and speaking up for what he believed was right. He is remembered for his wisdom and his dedication to making healthcare better for everyone.
