The Doctor Will See You Now (eBook, ePUB)
Essays on the Changing Practice of Medicine
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A physician discusses topics from robot dentistry to TV doctors to epidemics past and future: "A book you should make an appointment with." - The Philadelphia Tribune Is it smart to skip your annual physical? Should you put your trust in medical research? Is "low T" an actual disease? This book examines these questions and others you've wondered about, in over fifty essays on the practice of medicine. The Doctor Will See You Now is a quirky and eclectic collection of short pieces that explore the evolving patient-physician relationship; famous doctors and notorious patients; surprising hospita...
A physician discusses topics from robot dentistry to TV doctors to epidemics past and future: "A book you should make an appointment with." - The Philadelphia Tribune Is it smart to skip your annual physical? Should you put your trust in medical research? Is "low T" an actual disease? This book examines these questions and others you've wondered about, in over fifty essays on the practice of medicine. The Doctor Will See You Now is a quirky and eclectic collection of short pieces that explore the evolving patient-physician relationship; famous doctors and notorious patients; surprising hospital practices and the future of health care; medical reporting, research, ethics, drugs, and money; and the brave new world of neurology. The acclaimed author of Cook County ICU, Cory Franklin, MD, spent twenty-five years as the director of intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Now he brings readers into his office to discuss the surprising ways the practice of medicine is changing today. "A captivating reflection on a changing profession. Franklin's insightful essay style makes this book a joy to read." -Paul A. Ruggieri, MD, author of Confessions of a Surgeon "Franklin's thought-provoking essays provide a concise introduction to many buzzed-about medical subjects." - Booklist
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