Topic: compassion
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A lyrical World War I tale blending medicine, love, and ethics, The Winter Soldier immerses readers in history and humanity.
Cold Eye, Warm Heart: Medicine and Anton Chekhov
A moving portrait of Anton Chekhov, whose dual life as physician and writer reveals the deep interplay between healing and storytelling.
The Happiest Couple
A moving portrait of resilience, aging, and love through the remarkable immigrant journey of the happiest couple this doctor has met.
Regeneration by Pat Barker
A powerful antiwar novel exploring trauma, identity, and the psychological toll of combat on soldiers and those who treat them.
The Eye in the Door by Pat Barker
A gripping exploration of wartime paranoia, identity, and psychological trauma on the British Home Front during World War I.
Still Healing by Rosalind Kaplan
A heartfelt collection of essays reflecting on the struggles, healing, and resilience of a doctor navigating systemic challenges.
A Nervous Breakdown by Anton Chekhov
Chekhov’s A Nervous Breakdown follows a law student’s moral collapse after confronting society’s apathy toward the realities of prostitution.
Painting an Ideal: Luke Fildes’ The Doctor with Hannah Darvin
Luke Fildes’ 1891 painting The Doctor evolved from a criticized debut into an enduring, multifaceted symbol of the compassionate physician ideal.
Small Rain: A Novel by Garth Greenwell
A poet grapples with illness, uncertainty, and emotional turmoil, exploring pain, love, and the randomness of life
Between Two Worlds, New York to Uganda
A journey of translating care, bridging cultures, and fighting cancer in rural villages with dedication, compassion, and hope.
Moral Judgment in Medicine: “Sensibility of Heart”
Emotions shape medical judgment, blending compassion with clinical reasoning and balancing the moral and intellectual aspects essential for ethical, patient-centered care.
Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam by Wendy Kline
Kline’s compelling examination invites reflection on women’s health, highlighting the need for trust and empowerment in gynecological care today.
Interview with Poet B. Fulton Jennes
Through raw, honest poetry, B. Fulton Jennes illuminates the complexities of addiction and depression, offering hope amidst the darkest struggles.
I Hold You Still?: Poet Micheal O’Siadhail Explains Parkinson’s Disease in Sonnets
A poet's sonnets capture the emotional and clinical journey of Parkinson’s, offering unique insights beyond conventional biomedical understanding."