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“The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.”1
A host of salient figures stand out in the struggle against forces that pile up perceived injustice and resist change. These individuals can be counted on to illuminate dark places, mount a sustained often lifelong campaign, and leave a legacy of action, print, and story. Their substance continues to motivate and fuel others who challenge the status quo in the manner of great classic literature, defined by Pound as “news that is still news”.2 Heroes and martyrs in the pantheon of health care take on added significance as the fight is for our bodies and souls. Those who have taken leadership roles in advancing quality and safety have often paid a personal price for their views and work, serving as lightning rods for social tensions, transforming issues of authority, power, accountability, ethics and professionalism.
In its evolution from …