The special privilege of being a doctor
“Samantha is your next patient,” my medical assistant informs me in my primary care clinic. Samantha is a Caucasian woman in her late 40s, and I typically find her in the room with well-groomed blond hair and a cheerful outfit, such as a pink blouse, a flowery skirt, and golden sandals. She has been my patient for over a year, and I know that her life is anything but cheerful. …
