How writing fiction can free physicians
Every person working in medicine has stories to tell, and sharing those stories is a great way to process grief or stress, celebrate triumphs, vent, move on or think more deeply.
Occasionally, writing about an experience helps others facing a similar situation. True narratives of and reflections on medicine are now encouraged, honored, promoted — and sometimes required of medical students.
This is a commendable trend, though the exercise can be affected by …
How writing fiction can free physicians
