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A Brain Surgeon Opens Up About Life In The O.R.

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Navigating Neurosurgery and Personal Loss

This chapter explores the emotional and ethical dilemmas faced by a neurosurgeon grappling with their parents' illness and death while balancing the demands of their medical career. It also examines how neurosurgery can influence personality and decision-making, highlighting the complex interplay between unconscious processes and the construction of self-narratives.

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