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9 books that reveal the hidden challenges faced by doctors and patients

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Stories to help us empathize with those on the frontlines. Image: Kaya Bulbul

Kaya Bülbül
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Dr. Henry Marsh describes his successes and failures as a neurosurgeon in 'Do No Harm' Image: Olga Guryanova via Unsplash
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A worldwide bestseller, 'When Breath Becomes Air' outlines Paul Kalanithi's life and battle with stage IV lung cancer Image: Piqsels
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Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee's, 'The Emperor of All Maladies' is an eerily beautiful biography of cancer Image: Brett Jordan via Flickr
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