Closing the Chart

Closing the Chart

by Beth Corbin-Hsi, Steven D., Jim Belshaw

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"In 1995 Steven Hsi, an Albuquerque physician, underwent his first heart surgery. Becoming a patient changed his perspective on medicine. He and his friend Jim Belshaw, a patient who was also a writer, planned to write a book about his experiences, but Hsi died before the book could be completed. Belshaw and Hsi's widow have edited the doctor's journals into a book that offers a personal view of illness."--BOOK JACKET.

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    Dr. Hsi's experience as a physician turned patient is central to this book. In what ways did his medical background seem to help or hinder his own journey through illness, and how did his perspective on medicine evolve?

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    The description mentions Hsi's "changed perspective on medicine." Can you identify specific instances or reflections in the book where this shift is most evident? How did these insights challenge your own assumptions about the healthcare system?

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    This book is a unique collaboration, pieced together from Dr. Hsi's journals by his friend and widow. How does this multi-layered authorship—the raw, immediate voice of the journals combined with the reflective editing—impact your reading experience and the overall message of the book?

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