Second opinions (Paperback)

A unique insider's view of today's complex and often contentious world of medicine

Anxious about the prognosis, lost in a blur of technical jargon, and fatigued from worry or pain, people who are ill are easily overwhelmed by treatment choices. Told through eight gripping clinical dramas, Second Opinions reveals the forces at play in making critical medical decisions. Dr. Jerome Groopman illuminates the world of medicine where knowledge is imperfect, no therapy is without risks, and no outcome is fully predictable. He portrays moments of astute diagnosis and misguided perception, of lifesaving triumphs and shattering failures.

These real-life lessons prepare us to navigate the uncertain terrain of illness, and enable us to balance intuition and information, and thereby make the best possible decisions about our health and future.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2001
First published:	March 2001
Authors:	Jerome Groopman
Dimensions:	197 x 133 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-029862-8
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > General
LSN:	0-14-029862-2
Barcode:	9780140298628

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