The writer Tracy Kidder follows Dr. Jim O’Connell’s long crusade to care for Boston’s homeless.
Tag: Doctors
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In a Hospital Ward, the Wounds of a Failed Democracy Don’t Heal
Tunisia’s road to democracy began with a self-immolation, and such cases have filled hospital burn wards ever since, as elected leaders failed to deliver on a promise of prosperity.
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The Mysterious Case of the Doctor Who Disappeared at Sea
Dr. Marvin Moy was facing federal prosecution and a bitter divorce, and his life had been in limbo for months. Some immediately wondered if what looked like a boat crash was actually something else.
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E.R. Doctors Misdiagnose Patients With Unusual Symptoms
Doctors fail to recognize serious conditions like stroke and sepsis in tens of thousands of patients each year, according to a new study.
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When Black Psychiatrists Reach Out to Teens of Color
In Atlanta, a team of mental health experts is bringing care to adolescents whose needs often go unaddressed and misunderstood.