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Beyond Diagnosis: Perspective in Medicine and the Human Experience

In over 30 years as a physician, Dr. Francisco Torres has seen the face of medicine change. He has authored books exploring the connection between genetics, lifestyle, and wellness and a memoir covering his colorful family background and his struggle with anxiety and body image issues.Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Torres’ essays about the art and science of medicine have been a regular feature on the medical websites KevinMD and Doximity. Now, he presents all of these essays in one collection documenting his reflections as an experienced physician practicing medicine through COVID-19, the American healthcare crisis, and the advent of AI for medical applications.In these pages, Dr. Torres urges doctors and patients alike to practice respect in the clinic and shares some of his most surprising patient encounters. We see the human experience of medicine on display, from patients facing natural disasters and mental health crises to doctors confronting their mortality.The reader cannot help but be enriched by vicariously experiencing this selection of human experiences drawn from a lifetime spent practicing medicine across three countries and three decades.Read more

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