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“Tell us please, what treatment in an emergency is administered by ear?"....I met his gaze and I did not blink. "Words of comfort," I said to my father.”

Quote by Abraham Verghese

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Abraham Verghese

Abraham Verghese is an American writer and physician, renowned for his extensive experience in medicine and his profound literary talent. His works often focus on the relationship between doctors and patients, as well as his deep insights into medical practice. more

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