A Doctor's Path: Lessons I've Learned on My Journey through Practicing Medicine - Couverture souple

Pellegrino, Dr. Ernie

 
9780595479344: A Doctor's Path: Lessons I've Learned on My Journey through Practicing Medicine
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ISBN 10 : 0595479340 ISBN 13 : 9780595479344
Editeur : iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

Sophie Moen suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis and was in a wheelchair for ten years. Desperately seeking a solution, she called upon Dr. Ernie Pellegrino, who suggested joint replacement. After several surgeries, Sophie was able to walk again. This is just one of the medical success stories that author Ernie Pellegrino experienced in more than three decades of medical service.Narrated in a memoir format, A Doctor's Path includes emotionally touching examples of the selfless dedication a number of physicians demonstrate to patients. It marvels at patients who have endured incredible disabilities and their willingness to take the risks needed to improve their lives.Not all medical stories, however, have happy endings. Pellegrino gives rare insight into the people and events in his profession. His frank approach exposes some of the shameful individuals and activities that take place in patient care. He's not afraid to confront those he believes have violated the Hippocratic Oath-to practice medicine to the best of their ability and do no harm.Providing fourteen lessons, A Doctor's Path helps us understand the limitations of doctors and the medical practice, and demonstrates the will of doctors to nurture and serve humanity.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Sophie Moen suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis and was in a wheelchair for ten years. Desperately seeking a solution, she called upon Dr. Ernie Pellegrino, who suggested joint replacement. After several surgeries, Sophie was able to walk again. This is just one of the medical success stories that author Ernie Pellegrino experienced in more than three decades of medical service.Narrated in a memoir format, A Doctor's Path includes emotionally touching examples of the selfless dedication a number of physicians demonstrate to patients. It marvels at patients who have endured incredible disabilities and their willingness to take the risks needed to improve their lives.Not all medical stories, however, have happy endings. Pellegrino gives rare insight into the people and events in his profession. His frank approach exposes some of the shameful individuals and activities that take place in patient care. He's not afraid to confront those he believes have violated the Hippocratic Oath-to practice medicine to the best of their ability and do no harm.Providing fourteen lessons, A Doctor's Path helps us understand the limitations of doctors and the medical practice, and demonstrates the will of doctors to nurture and serve humanity.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr. Ernie Pellegrino is an orthopedic surgeon from Madison, Wisconsin, where he acquired most of his education and training. After serving in the military, he and his wife, Barbara, returned to Madison where he entered private practice and assumed leadership roles at Dean Clinic and St. Mary?s Hospital Medical Center.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595479340
ISBN 13 
9780595479344
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
162
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  059571966X ISBN 13 :  9780595719662
Editeur : iUniverse, 2008
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