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To my keenest supporters, my husband, Burton Fox, and my emergency medicine physician daughter, Anne Tintinalli, MD.
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Judith E. Tintinalli, MD, MS
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For Elizabeth, the love of my life.
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I thank the people who trusted me with their care needs; the people who taught me how to think and to be a physician and scientist; the partners over the years who made me better; and to my family, who always supported and cared for me.
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To the patients, nurses, students, and mentors who teach me every day and to my partner, Steve, for his support and patience.
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Garth D. Meckler, MD, MSHS
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I dedicate this edition to my grandson, Charlie. In his eyes, I am just “Grandpa.” And that means the world to me.
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Joseph Stephan Stapczynski, MD
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To my family, mentors, fellow clinicians, residents, students, and patients who give meaning to this work.
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To Cathrine, Sarah Alice, and Caroline, who make it all worthwhile.
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Stephen H. Thomas, MD, MPH