Charles Hayter, M.D., is a physician, oncologist, award‑winning playwright and author, based in Toronto, Canada. He is passionate about returning humanity and personal connection to medical care, as well as the use of story and drama to illuminate medical practice.
It was published as “Through the Looking Glass” in The Globe and Mail June 18, 2026.
“I am a little speechless, this is simply a beautiful piece of writing. Just beautiful.” – anonymous comment.
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“This courageous and splendidly written book deserves to be read by patients, their families, and health care professionals.”
Philip C Hébert MD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, and author of
Good Medicine and Doing Right
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