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• The Andromeda Strain

  Crichton, Michael, 1942-2008

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  A classic techno-thriller about a group of talented scientists and their race to find a cure for a mysterious disease caused by an alien organism.

• Beginning Operations

  White, James, 1928-1999

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  Classic sci-fi centering around a space hospital that tends to a large array of alien species.

• Stardoc

  a Novel

  Viehl, S. L.,

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  In this character driven space opera, Dr. Cherijo Grey Veil accepts a position at Kevarzangia Two's FreeClinic, which serves over 200 alien species.

• Star Surgeon

  Nourse, Alan E. (Alan Edward), 1928-1992,

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  First published in 1959 about a future in which Earth joins a galactic federation and becomes a medical planet.

• Battle Surgeons

  a Clone Wars Novel

  Reaves, Michael

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  "A novel of healers in wartime, in which a unit of medics struggles against the worst possible circumstances to save lives as the Clone Wars rage around them."

• Witchmark

  Polk, C. L.

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  Their are a lot of reasons to love this gaslamp fantasy, but Dr. Miles Singer's commitment to his veteran patients and his efforts care for them both mundanely and magically are at the top of the list.

• Strange Practice

  Shaw, Vivian

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  In this unusual urban fantasy story, Dr. Greta Helsing treats an unusual set of clientele -- London's undead population of banshees, barrow-whites, and mummies.

• Outlander

  Gabaldon, Diana,

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  Before her time traveling adventures began, Claire Fraser served as a British Army Nurse in WWII with bravery and skill, two things that continue to serve her in the future (or the past?).

• Mindtouch (The Dreamhealers 1)

  Hogarth, M.C.A.

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  All healthcare workers were students once, and this pastoral scifi series follows roommates Jahir and Vasiht'h during their time studying xenopsychology at the renowned Seersana University.

• The Black Company

  Cook, Glen

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  While this is a darker fantasy about a band of mercenaries, the story is told from the point of view of Croaker, the band's doctor, who cares for his fellows throughout their various assignments.

• Touch of Power

  Snyder, Maria V.

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  We can't have this list without a classic fantasy healer! So check out the story of Avry of Kazan, who has the power to heal by taking the wounds and diseases into herself, but who's power is distrusted by the society she lives in.

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

  Rowling, J.K.

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  While the Harry Potter novels are, in fact, about Harry Potter, this book is on here as a shout out to Madam Pompfrey, Hogwarts' school nurse, who is kept pretty busy with student mishaps.

• Star Trek (TV Series 1966–1969) - IMDb

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  No list featuring healthcare heroes would be be complete without Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy of the starship USS Enterprise. Only he could keep up with Kirk and Spock's adventures, while also dropping iconic quips like, "I'm a doctor, not an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Strange Practice

  Shaw, Vivian

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  Audiobook edition! In this unusual urban fantasy story, Dr. Greta Helsing treats an unusual set of clientele -- London's undead population of banshees, barrow-whites, and mummies.

• Alba Salix Podcast

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  "A witch, her apprentice, and her fairy herbalist treat the ills of a fairy-tale kingdom."

• EOS10

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  "Welcome to EOS 10. Will you die here? It’s likely! Will you get trapped in an airlock? Almost certainly. Will something go wrong in a cargo bay? Definitely. Are plants our nemesises-eesesses? Surely." - Jane Johns

• The Bright Sessions

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  "The Bright Sessions is a science fiction podcast that follows a group of therapy patients. But these are not your typical patients - each has a unique supernatural ability. The show documents their struggles and discoveries as well as the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Our 6 favorite sci-fi and fantasy nurses - Scrubs | The Leading Lifestyle Nursing Magazine Featuring Inspirational and Informational Nursing Articles

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• Twenty of the Best Physicians in Science Fiction

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