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charlesblack
First Name
Charles
Last Name
Black
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Bio
Charles Black is a general surgeon with more than twenty years expereince practicing in the US. He now lives and practices on the South Island of New Zealand. Outside of medicine he is a husband, father of three, writer, photographer, TED speaker, outdoorsman and fireside philosopher.
Country
New Zealand
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Qualification
Surgeon
University Attended
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Graduated Year
1998-01-01
Fields of Interest
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2 years ago
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We often don’t know what we are doing, but we can’t stop. Science and research never stop.
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2 years ago
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A frightening midnight phone call leads a young surgeon to reconsider how he approaches his career
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2 years ago
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I now ask patients what their goals are. I present surgical and medical options and make sure the patient understands — and then I ask them more questions.
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