In the hospital, pediatrician Dana Gal struggles with a young patient who asserts her autonomy in ways that are frustrating, and even dangerous. Illustrations by <a href="https://stephaniemuscat.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephanie Muscat</a>. Learn more and support us at <a href= "https://thenocturnists.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">thenocturnists.com</a>. Thank you!

In the hospital, pediatrician Dana Gal struggles with a young patient who asserts her autonomy in ways that are frustrating, and even dangerous. Illustrations by Stephanie Muscat. Learn more and support us at thenocturnists.com. Thank you!

In the hospital, pediatrician Dana Gal struggles with a&nbsp;young patient who asserts her autonomy in ways that are frustrating, and even dangerous. Illustrations by&nbsp;<a href="https://stephaniemuscat.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stephanie Muscat</a>. Learn more and support us at&nbsp;<a href="https://thenocturnists.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">thenocturnists.com</a>. Thank you!

Not Always Wonderful with Dana Gal, MD

The Nocturnists is an award-winning medical storytelling podcast, hosted by physician Emily Silverman. We feature personal stories from frontline clinicians, conversations with healthcare-related authors and art-makers, and special podcast documentary series such as “Post-Roe America,” “Shame in Medicine,” “Black Voices in Healthcare,” and “Stories from a Pandemic. Our mission is to humanize healthcare and foster joy, wonder, and curiosity among clinicians and patients alike.

**Anthem Award winner, two-time Webby Award nominee, and Ambie Award finalist for Best Indie Podcast in 2023.** 
Learn more at thenocturnists.org.

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The Nocturnists is an award-winning medical storytelling podcast, hosted by physician Emily Silverman. We feature personal stories from frontline clinicians, conversations with healthcare-related authors and art-makers, and special podcast documentary series such as “Post-Roe America,” “Shame in Medicine,” “Black Voices in Healthcare,” and “Stories from a Pandemic. Our mission is to humanize healthcare and foster joy, wonder, and curiosity among clinicians and patients alike. **Anthem Award winner, two-time Webby Award nominee, and Ambie Award finalist for Best Indie Podcast in 2023.** Learn more at thenocturnists.org.

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