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An Open Letter To Doctors.
Chicago, IL: Starshaped Press, 2025. Limited Edition. Original Wraps. An Open Letter to Doctors is written from the experience and perspective of a caregiver navigating a healthcare system that doesn’t put sick patients first. While much of this is outside of doctors’ control, they do have a say in how patients are treated once they’re sharing a room. These interactions are crucial when in a vulnerable state of body & mind.
"For many months I’ve joked with Jo, my wonderful teen at the heart of this situation, about how we’d change the system to be patient and caregiver focused. It is NOT, and don’t let any glossy hospital flyers, commercials or slick insurance companies glad-handing you while stripping away benefits say otherwise. I suggested a class called Humanity 101 for med school, where students must go through the system as a patient. We are always surrounded by the healthiest people I’ve ever seen when in a hospital and I question if they can truly empathize with what chronic illness does to you, physically and emotionally.
Since I apparently don’t have the power or credentials to add a class to med schools, my frustrations turned to writing, which has resulted in a new book entitled An Open Letter to Doctors...."--Artist statement. Fine. Fine. Printed on Mohawk Superfine and Colorplan paper with string and button bound using Neenah packing board cover weight stock. Bound with antique surgical grade cotton thread. Illus. 8x8" Ink colors printed represent popular scrubs colors. Edition of 60, signed and numbered. Item #13738
Price: $550.00