Books by Emily R. Transue
On Call
A collection of reflective essays by physician Emily R. Transue, chronicling her experiences as an internist and the human stories behind medical practice. The book explores the emotional and ethical dimensions of caring for patients, offering insight into the challenges and rewards of life in medicine.
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Early Clinical Experiences
My initiation into clinical work began not with grand diagnoses, but with small, awkward steps. As a medical student, I often felt like a translator trying to learn a new language — the language of symptoms, lab results, and fear. I remember the first time I was allowed to touch a patient’s wrist to...
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The Human Side of Diagnosis
Diagnosis in medicine is often seen as a triumph of logic, a puzzle solved. But from the clinician’s side, it is a moral and emotional event. To identify an illness means to change a life. The moment a diagnosis is spoken, a patient moves from wondering to knowing — and that knowing is not always a ...
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About Emily R. Transue
Emily R. Transue, M.D., is an American physician and writer. She has practiced internal medicine and written extensively about the human side of healthcare, drawing from her experiences in clinical practice.
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