Narrative Matters: On Our Reading List
Editor’s note: “Narrative Matters: On Our Reading List” is a monthly roundup where we share some of the most compelling health care narratives driving the news and conversation in recent weeks.
Stunting The Growth Of Children With Disabilities
Parents of children with severe disabilities concerned about being able to physically care for their children as they grow up are finding hope in a treatment known as “growth-attenuation therapy,” but questions about the ethics of the therapy, and a lack of long-term outcomes data, mire the treatment in controversy.
In The New York Times Magazine, Genevieve Field tells the...
Source: Health Affairs Blog - March 30, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Jessica Bylander Tags: Elsewhere@ Health Affairs Featured Narrative Matters autism heart disease On Our Reading List Source Type: blogs
4 things we can learn from Stuart Scott
Stuart Scott revolutionized the sportscasting industry with his unique style and likable demeanor on ESPN. Mr. Scott recently passed away after an 8-year battle with recurrent appendiceal cancer. Mr. Scott was a devoted father and put his relationship with his two daughters above everything else. He was a sensational broadcaster and was passionate about his craft. He inspired many young athletes and mentored many young broadcasters and has forever left his mark on the sports world. However, Mr. Scott’s greatest legacy may be his example of unmatched courage while battling a rare and deadly disease.
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Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 12, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Kevin R. Campbell, MD Tags: Physician Cancer Source Type: blogs
