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Black Man In A White Coat: A Doctor'S Reflections On Race And Medicine
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A New York Times Bestseller One Of Time Magazine'S Top Ten Nonfiction Books Of The Yeara Library Journal Best Book Selection A Booklist Editors' Choice Book Selectionone Doctor'S Passionate And Profound Memoir Of His Experience Grappling With Race, Bias, And The Unique Health Problems Of Black Americanswhen Damon Tweedy Begins Medical School, He Envisions A Bright Future Where His Segregated, Workingclass Background Will Become Largely Irrelevant. Instead, He Finds That He Has Joined A New World Where Race Is Front And Center. The Recipient Of A Scholarship Designed To Increase Black Student Enrollment, Tweedy Soon Meets A Professor Who Bluntly Questions Whether He Belongs In Medical School, A Moment That Crystallizes The Challenges He Will Face Throughout His Career. Making Matters Worse, In Lecture After Lecture The Common Refrain For Numerous Diseases Resounds, More Common In Blacks Than In Whites.Black Man In A White Coat Examines The Complex Ways In Which Both Black Doctors And Patients Must Navigate The Difficult And Often Contradictory Terrain Of Race And Medicine. As Tweedy Transforms From Student To Practicing Physician, He Discovers How Often Race Influences His Encounters With Patients. Through Their Stories, He Illustrates The Complex Social, Cultural, And Economic Factors At The Root Of Many Health Problems In The Black Community. These Issues Take On Greater Meaning When Tweedy Is Himself Diagnosed With A Chronic Disease Far More Common Among Black People. In This Powerful, Moving, And Deeply Empathic Book, Tweedy Explores The Challenges Confronting Black Doctors, And The Disproportionate Health Burdens Faced By Black Patients, Ultimately Seeking A Way Forward To Better Treatment And More Compassionate Care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Black Man in a White Coat'? A: The main theme of 'Black Man in a White Coat' revolves around the intersection of race and medicine, exploring the challenges faced by black doctors and patients in the healthcare system.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Damon Tweedy, M.D., who shares his personal experiences as a black physician.
- Q: What type of book is 'Black Man in a White Coat'? A: It is a memoir that combines personal narrative with social commentary on race and healthcare.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Black Man in a White Coat' published? A: The book was published on September 6, 2016.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is 'Black Man in a White Coat' suitable for all readers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for general readers interested in topics of race, medicine, and personal stories related to the healthcare system.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes from the author? A: Yes, the author shares personal anecdotes that illustrate his experiences navigating race and bias in medical training and practice.
- Q: What critical acclaim has the book received? A: The book has been recognized as a New York Times Bestseller and selected as one of Time Magazine's Top Ten Nonfiction Books of the Year.
- Q: Are there any specific health issues discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various health issues disproportionately affecting the black community, as well as the social and economic factors contributing to these disparities.