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“The real trouble with the doctor image in America is that it has been grayed by the image of the doctor-as-businessman, the doctor-as-bureaucrat, the doctor-as-medical-robot, and the doctor-as-terrified-victim-of-malpractice-suits.”

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Shana Alexander

Shana Alexander was an American journalist celebrated for her wit and elegance. She began her career as a copywriter and quickly rose to prominence as a feature writer for magazines such as 'The New Yorker' and 'Harper's Bazaar'. Alexander was also a playwright and author, with her work often reflecting her keen observations of society and human nature. more

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