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janey's review against another edition
4.0
This book is like what a TED talk would be if the talk were true, honest, helpful, clear, but not over-managed. In other words, a straightforward lesson illustrated by specific events in the life of the storyteller. Well done!
mirneymirn's review against another edition
3.0
This book brought up a lot of emotions in me. As a physician, I disagree with many points made in the book. I am not discrediting this physician's experience at all and her perceptions of what went on around her care. But the generalized remarks about physicians are a part of the problem this book ironically highlights. We are not trained to be devoid of emotions or to be cool and centered and not feel. This thought is heavily dependent on where you are trained as well. I can say this because I have been trained both on the east coast and west coast. And let me tell you, two VERY different approaches to training. The generalized remarks really bothered me and is why so many patients do not trust physicians. We should always strive to be empathetic towards our patients and connect with them. You’d think it was common sense but unfortunately it is not. 3/5 stars because it was very well written and highlights so many important points, however, I cannot as a physician agree to many of those points to the extent they were expressed.
emilybernhagen's review against another edition
2.0
Automatically loses points because they assigned this to me as homework before school even started
haleypages's review against another edition
emotional
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5.0
cassidyraereads's review against another edition
emotional
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4.0
aaphrodiiteee's review
challenging
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4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, and Medical trauma
ubepeeps_11's review against another edition
4.0
Personal account a physician’s experience as a patient - about loss, isolation, confusion and communication.
graystreetbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I feel that this should have been two separate books. One with the memoir and one as a textbook or guidebook for healthcare professionals. The way it was written made it feel very disjointed.