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Fazlur Rahman, MD

Writing

Essays & Journalism

Four decades of writing on medical, ethical, social, and scientific issues — from The New York Times and The Lancet to Newsweek and Harvard Review.

Selected Articles

  • Rahman, F. From Chauvinism and Death to Ever-Increasing Hope on Breast Cancer. Newsweek, October 8, 2024.
  • Rahman, F. A Caring Heart for the Mentally Ill. San Angelo Standard-Times, March 26, 2017, and USA TODAY, March 30, 2017. Read the PDF
  • Rahman, F. Nurturing Empathy: An Oncologist Looks at Medicine and Himself. The Oncologist, 2014; 19: 1287-1288.
  • Rahman, F. The Other Part of the Higgs Boson. Haaretz, August 17, 2012.
  • Rahman, F. Lonesome George, R.I.P. The New York Times, July 18, 2012, and International Herald Tribune, July 19, 2012.
  • Rahman, F. Liberal Arts Colleges Shape Critical Thinkers. The Dallas Morning News, March 14, 2011.
  • Rahman, F. Religious Pluralism is Important Hallmark of American Society. San Angelo Standard-Times, September 10, 2010.
  • Rahman, F. Achieving Universal Coverage. We must make changes in four areas: care, drugs, health insurance, research. Houston Chronicle, July 5, 2009.
  • Rahman, F. Darwin's Life of Contrasts, 200 Years Later. The Dallas Morning News, May 25, 2009. Read the PDF
  • Rahman, F. The Magic of Microfinance. Guardian Weekly, August 22, 2007.
  • Rahman, F. Angels and Spirits in the World of Illness. The Lancet, 1998; 352: 1218-19.
  • Rahman, F. Amulets and Poems: One Healer's Beginnings. The Lancet, 1997; 350: 1848-49.
  • Rahman, F. A Poet's Birthday. Harvard Review, Spring 1997; pp 92-95.
  • Rahman, F. A Doctor's Journey to the World of Faith. Texas Medicine/The Texas Medical Association Journal, 1995; 91: 29-30.
  • Rahman, F. An Alternative to Kevorkian's Prescription. The Wall Street Journal, November 2, 1995.
  • Rahman, F. Mamun the Magician. Student Short Story International #59, pp 6 – 9, 1995.
  • Rahman, F. My Brother the Imam: Metamorphosis of a Novelist. Harvard Review, Spring, 1995, pp 122-125.
  • Rahman, F. Tobacco: Exporting Death and Disability. The Christian Science Monitor, May 25, 1994.
  • Rahman, F. An Unwanted Mercy. Short Story International, #100, 1993, pp 10-15.
  • Rahman, F. The Public's Share of Medical Research. The New York Times, Sunday FORUM, April 26, 1992.
  • Rahman, F. Take the Money Out of Medicine. The New York Times, Sunday FORUM, December 23.
  • Rahman, F. Care Options for the Elderly. The Christian Science Monitor, October 22, 1990.
  • Rahman, F. A Doctor's Remedy. Newsweek, April 9, 1990.
  • Rahman, F. Narcotics for Cancer Patients. The New York Times, June 12, 1987.
  • Rahman, F. Guarded Optimism about AIDS. The Wall Street Journal, November 24, 1986.
  • Rahman, F. Medicare Makes a Wrong Diagnosis. The New York Times, January 23, 1986.

Books and Book Contributions

  • Rahman, F. Our Connected Lives: Caring for Cancer Patients in Rural Texas. Texas Tech University Press, 2024.
  • Rahman, F. The Temple Road: A Doctor's Journey. Delhi, Speaking Tiger Books, 2016.
  • Rahman, F. Routine CPR Can Abuse the Old and Sick. In Understanding Dying, Death and Bereavement. Eds. Leming, M. R. and Dickinson, G.E. Third Edition. Harcourt Brace College Publishers, 1994.
  • Rahman, F. The Temple Road: A Doctor's Journey. Lubbock, Texas Tech University Press, 2026.

Learn more about both books — synopses, reviews, and where to buy — on the Books page.

Many earlier pieces predate the web or sit behind archives. Copies of specific essays are available on request via the Contact page.