A public hospital that truly served the public over the centuries
Doctors at Bellevue have since championed some of what came to be seen as best practices and some of what came to be seen as the worst.
Nov 2016
Articles by Andrew Solomon: Disability, Health & Disease
May 2016
When we unlock the secrets of our genes, what do we do with that knowledge?
Review of "The Gene: An Intimate History," by Siddhartha Mukherjee.
Feb 2016
The Good Death, When Breath Becomes Air and More
Life would feel short even if we could expect to live two centuries.
Oct 2015
The Myth of the ‘Autistic Shooter’
Failing to intuit certain aspects of other people’s inner experience does not equate to disdain for human life.
Dec 2014
Far from the Tree
Love is ideally present unconditionally throughout the relationship between a parent and a child. But acceptance is something that takes time.
Sep 2014
Identity or Behavior: A Moral and Medical Basis for LGBTQ Rights
The rights of minority groups should not be predicated on their lack of choice.
Jul 2013
Autism, An Insider’s Guide
Review of "The Reason I Jump" by Naoki Higashida.
Jun 2013
Deeda Blair’s Elegance of Conviction
Whether she’s tackling the complexities of science or style, Deeda Blair approaches all facets of life with quiet but unwavering discipline.
Apr 2013
Medical Progress, Social Progress, and Legal Regression
Choice strengthens families no matter what choice they make.
Jul 2008
Cancer & Creativity: One Chef’s True Story
There is no more fundamental human power than the ability to find strength and meaning in adversity.
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