How did Conan Doyle's medical training influence his writing?
My background as a physician was absolutely fundamental to my approach to writing, particularly with characters like Holmes. The rigorous training in observation, diagnosis, and logical deduction required to treat patients directly informed how I conceived of detective work. One must consider all the facts, no matter how small, and follow a chain of reasoning to arrive at the truth. This empirical, evidence-based method is what I sought to imbue in my stories. The limitations of our current understanding in medicine mirrored the challenges faced by detectives in solving complex cases, demanding a meticulous and systematic investigation.
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