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by Arthur L. Lazarus (Author)
Narrative Medicine: New and Selected Essays, by Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, contains the thoughtful curation of the author's best work alongside new contributions.
The book is divided into two sections:
Section 1: New Essays
In this section, 10 vibrant essays serve as a bridge between reflection and the future of the medical profession. They focus on themes that have emerged since the COVID-19 pandemic and have taken on a new urgency in light of our evolving healthcare landscape.
Section 2: Selected Essays
Here, 50 essays were chosen for their significance and quality, representing the author's finest additions to the discourse on contemporary medical practice. These essays explore a range of topics critical to the medical field: the arduous journey through medical training, the ethical dilemmas doctors face, the rise of artificial intelligence, the importance of mentorship and reflective writing, and the career challenges that can either make or break a physician's resolve.
Within these pages you will find a comprehensive gathering of essays and viewpoints that reflect the complexities of modern medicine and explore the intricate relationship between practice and storytelling, offering insights into how narrative shapes our understanding of patient care.
Author Biography
Arthur Lazarus is a psychiatrist and advocate for physicians and healthcare professionals experiencing various challenges in life, career, business and family. He has a degree in psychology from Boston University and attained his medical and business degrees from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He discovered the power of narrative medicine late in his career following decades of traditional academic publishing. His essays can be found online at KevinMD, MedPage Today, and Doximity, where he was among a select group of leaders in medical news curation, storytelling, and content creation. Arthur Lazarus' narratives have reached a large and diverse readership including clinicians, patients, medical trainees, and healthcare leaders.
