Topic: physician
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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 Ghost Road by Pat Barker
A haunting, fast-paced conclusion to Barker’s trilogy, exploring memory, mortality, and symbolic healing against the backdrop of war.
Ionych by Anton Chekhov
A provincial doctor’s romantic disillusionment gives way to greed and apathy in Chekhov’s biting portrait of emotional and moral decay.
Dr. Osler and His Irascible Patient
Despite their differences, Whitman trusted Osler's clinical judgment, while Osler admired Whitman's spirit, even if begrudgingly.
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.
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.
Wondrous Transformations by Alison Li
In the alchemy of science and compassion, Benjamin catalyzed a revolution, transforming lives, and validating identities amidst adversity.
Rearranged by Kathleen Watt
In the symphony of adversity, Watt's resilience sings, transforming tragedy into a poignant melody of courage and hope.