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One Patient, Two Systems
A Chinese-Canadian patient navigates the complexities of two healthcare systems, balancing speed, cultural familiarity, and medical standards between Canada and China.
Sweet Sand of Time: James Dickey’s Poem Diabetes with Dr. Jack Coulehan
Poetry enriches the understanding of type 2 diabetes, bridging the gap between medical experience and patient emotions in healthcare.
A Journey through the Health Humanities
A 17-year journey integrating health humanities into medical education, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Still Healing by Rosalind Kaplan
A heartfelt collection of essays reflecting on the struggles, healing, and resilience of a doctor navigating systemic challenges.
Lights, Camera, Deny
From Hollywood to real life, decades of managed care rage escalate, culminating in a tragic act of violence in Manhattan.
Blue by Rachel Louise Moran
A history of advocacy that transformed public understanding, from stigma to recognition of postpartum depression as a serious condition.
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.
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.
“No Escape from Reality:” Thomas Kuhn and the Reliability of Medical Knowledge
Medical knowledge isn't static; paradigm shifts can upend what we know, leaving patients and professionals navigating sudden, unpredictable changes.
The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland
Leland plunges into the country of the blind, which for him is a “teeming variety of their stories of struggle, adaptation, and adventure.
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