Main protagonist
Oldest son of Ethan and
Marcie MurphyOlder brother of Steve
Son figure of Dr. Glassman
Husband of Lea
Father of Steven
Attending surgeon at
St. BonaventureMust learn ropes
Of hospital workAnd be good mentor
For residentsFaces unique challenges
Embracing strengths due to
Diagnoses of autism
And savant syndromeHighly perceptive
Often bluntly voices
PerceptionsHighly visual learner
Maintains generally positive outlook
On lifeChose to pursue medicine
In hope of improving lives
Of othersFond of cats
Has trouble with
Cognitive empathyFine with emotional empathy
Became more visibly empathetic
And less blunt for his patients
In later years of residencyMore assertive and sure
Of himselfEffective leader of
His own teamGood at dealing with
PatientsMay know Japanese
Fluent in Spanish
Still has communication problems
In two languages
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The Good Doctor Poems
PoetryTalks about Shaun, Lea, and their friends. Also talks about autism.