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Dr. Temte eloquently describes challenging and precious moments from 30 years of night call. In each of his brief vignettes, he reveals a deep commitment to caring for his patients as full human beings in the context of their unique experiences and sustaining relationships. While some important medical decisions can be determined by algorithms and guided by artificial intelligence, Dr. Temte illustrates how family physicians earn patient's trust through listening, caring, and recognizing each as unique, unprecedented, and unrepeatable (René Dubos).