Trauma Comes Home

In this narrative medicine essay, a surgeon tells of her experience as a caretaker for her partner disabled by chronic sequelae of head trauma, and the challenges it poses as she tries to maintain the professional distance required to do her job as a trauma attending.

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The narrative medicine essay explores the challenges faced by a surgeon who also serves as a caretaker for her partner with disabilities resulting from head trauma. The story delves into the balance between personal relationships and professional responsibilities in the medical field.