Yes! The American system of medicalized care, coupled with the economics of American medicine, sucks the souls out of doctors without their even realizing it. So does our system of specialized medicine, which emphasizes symptoms and diagnoses over humanity. I've worked with our Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, who's written eloquently about this loss in American medical practice. This is a beautiful, necessary piece, Cai.
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Author, Asian-American novels (Glorious Boy), nonfiction on eating disorders (Gaining), writing, wellness. Published @Hachette. MFA & more@ aimeeliu.net
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