Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: opthalmologist

  • Gifts of gratitude

    Henry BairPalo Alto, California, United States “It’s for you,” the old man said when his niece tried to hand Dr. Alba the large wrapped package. It was a gesture I was familiar with, though Dr. Alba looked puzzled. “These scratchy hospital blankets made me think of this,” the patient, Clark, continued. “It’s a good blanket;…