Could creative writing be a cure for overworked doctors? ABC News
By Patrick Carey and Claire Nichols for The Book Show Doctors often see us at our most vulnerable, whether we’re beaten down by a persistent head cold or saying goodbye to loved ones. They know our intimate inner workings (literally) and they are often present at life-changing moments, like discovering a pregnancy or a serious illness. These moments of intimacy, which doctors have on a daily basis, also happen to be the stock-in-trade of creative writers: the instances our humanity is most visible and vibrant. With a few notable exceptions (Anton Chekhov chief among them), however, doctors …
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