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The Balance of Data and Narrative in Medicine

This chapter explores the tension between storytelling and quantitative data in medicine, emphasizing the importance of patient narratives alongside clinical statistics. It highlights the influence of A.R. Luria's work and its impact on the acceptance of storytelling in medical writing, particularly through the lens of the book 'Awakenings.'

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