HealthWrights Newsletter: David Werner and Where There is No Doctor (3)

26 February, 2026

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Absolutely wholeheartedly agree with these sentiments. I still use the story of Luis in my public health and health promotion teaching. It always opens students eyes to the multi-layered complexity of health, illness, disease and death.

Best regards

Miranda Thurston

HIFA profile: Miranda Thurston is Professor of Public Health at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences in Norway. Professional interests: Public health and health promotion, specifically with regard to mental health, physical activity and inequalities. Email address: miranda.thurston AT inn.no

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