Why Doctors Write

In this narrative medicine essay, a rural family primary care physician finds clarity in writing about moments in clinical encounters that asked for further consideration.

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JAMA
Published
2026-08-13
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.13456
Primary Topic
Empathy and Medical Education
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Why Doctors Write

Sherry M. Adkins
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Empathy and Medical Education
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Why Doctors Write

Sherry M. Adkins
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Abstract

In this narrative medicine essay, a rural family primary care physician finds clarity in writing about moments in clinical encounters that asked for further consideration.

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Wright State University (US)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 9%
Empathy and Medical Education
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