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In 2014, Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh delivered a deeply inspiring speech to first-year medical students during their White Coat Ceremony at his medical school alma mater. Now, published for the first time in book form with illustrations from his daughter, The Art of Human Care presents Tetteh’s words of wisdom and answers the question: How can we change the world through healing?

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In 2014, Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh delivered a deeply inspiring speech to first-year medical students during their White Coat Ceremony at his medical school alma mater. Now, published for the first time in book form with illustrations from his daughter, The Art of Human Care presents Tetteh’s words of wisdom and answers the question: How can we change the world through healing?

Dr. Tetteh shares how his life-altering, near-death experience profoundly affected his approach to health care and ultimately led to his development of The Art of Human Care theory.

Though his near-death ordeal took place before he became a doctor—before he was even accepted to medical school—this experience helped him embrace the mind-body-spirit connection that informs his practice every day.

In The Art of Human Care, Dr. Tetteh combines many of his own personal stories with art's healing power. His down-to-earth humanitarianism and unique perspective on what it means to "heal" will inspire readers to learn how they, too, can turn passion into a purpose, work every day to make the impossible possible, and save the world, one patient, at a time.

With health, wisdom reveals itself, art becomes manifest, we have the strength to fight life’s challenges, our wealth becomes useful, we may apply our intelligence, and positively change the world for generations.” — Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh

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The beauty of Dr. Tetteh’s story, as illustrated in The Art of Human Care, is his unabashed embrace of not only the science of health care but the healing power of art. By sharing his deeply personal story and professional reflections, the reader is introduced to a rarity in health today: a genuine humanitarian, highly skilled in military medicine and transplant surgery. You are going to see health care differently after reading this book.”— Robin Strongin, Advisor, The Foundation for Art and Healing
The Art of Human Care packs a powerful humanistic message that will inspire patients and caregivers alike. The insights Dr. Tetteh has gained as a cardiac surgeon, aspiring artist, and distinguished member of the military could indeed change healthcare—and the world—for the better.” — Dr. Delos “Toby” M. Cosgrove, Executive Advisor and Former CEO & President, The Cleveland Clinic
To read The Art of Human Care is to experience a privileged journey through the eyes, mind, and heart of an inspired and committed healer, husband, and father. — Dr, Michael McGinnis, Leonard D, Schaeffer Executive Officer of the National Academy of Medicine
This deeply reflective piece, by one of America’s greatest physician leaders, is an inspiration to all who care for humans.” —Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, Joseph A. Johnson Jr. Distinguished Leadership Professor, Vanderbilt University