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January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

“To Whom Shall I Tell My Grief?”

Jay Baruch, M.D.

  • literature, mental health, health, narrative

Anton Chekhov in the ER

“To whom shall I tell my grief?” sighs Iona Potatov, the main character of Anton Chekhov’s 1886 short story, “Misery.” This question echoes in my head often, particularly during overnight ER shifts when I struggle to make sense of vague patient complaints, stories told in vexing drips and evasive responses. Continue reading →

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