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On Borrowed Time It's Healthy to Avoid People
In a reflective diary excerpt from 1968, a patient recounts choosing solitude to avoid infection while undergoing medical care at Groote Schuur Hospital. He notes limited social contact, occasional public interruptions, and progress from immunologist checkups to twice-weekly visits, while sharing dreams, hospital tests, and a surreal visit by a Chicago chili entrepreneur.
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