What qualities serve to distinguish Sacks as a writer? In what way does the perspective adopted by Sacks in his writing inform our understanding of the doctor-patient relationship? How do the concerns discussed in Sacks’s neurological writings relate to patient care in general? What do we make of the ethical questions raised by Couser? Additionally, this week’s essay concerns the healthcare environment. Seize this opportunity to consider the ways in which Sacks’s approach to diagnosis incorporates astute observations regarding his surroundings.