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Death Foretold: Prophecy And Prognosis In Medical Care
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This Groundbreaking Book Explains Prognosis From The Perspective Of Doctors, Examining Why Physicians Are Reluctant To Predict The Future, How Doctors Use Prognosis, The Symbolism It Contains, And The Emotional Difficulties It Involves. Drawing On His Experiences As A Doctor And Sociologist, Nicholas Christakis Interviewed Scores Of Physicians And Searched Dozens Of Medical Textbooks And Medical School Curricula For Discussions Of Prognosis In An Attempt To Get To The Core Of This Nebulous Medical Issue That, Despite Its Importance, Is Only Partially Understood And Rarely Discussed.Highly Recommended For Everyone From Patients Wrestling With Their Personal Prognosis To Any Medical Practitioner Touched By This Bioethical Dilemma.Library Journal, Starred Review[T]He First Full General Discussion Of Prognosis Ever Written. . . . [A] Manifesto For A Form Of Prognosis That'S Equal Parts Predictionan Assessment Of Likely Outcomes Based On Statistical Averagesand Prophecy, An Intuition Of What Lies Ahead.Jeff Sharlet, Chicago Reader[S]Ophisticated, Extraordinarily Well Supported, And Compelling. . . . [Christakis] Argues Forcefully That The Profession Must Take Responsibility For The Current Widespread Avoidance Of Prognosis And Change The Present Culture. This Prophet Is One Whose Advice We Would Do Well To Heed.James Tulsky, M.D., New England Journal Of Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Death Foretold: Prophecy and Prognosis in Medical Care' about? A: This book explores the concept of prognosis in medical care, examining the challenges doctors face when predicting patient outcomes. It draws on extensive interviews with physicians and medical literature to highlight the complexities of prognosis.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Nicholas Christakis, who is both a doctor and a sociologist, bringing a unique perspective to the subject of prognosis in healthcare.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as the reluctance of physicians to predict the future, the emotional difficulties involved in prognosis, and the cultural implications of how prognosis is approached in medicine.
- Q: Is this book suitable for medical professionals? A: Yes, it is highly recommended for medical practitioners as it addresses bioethical dilemmas and encourages a reevaluation of how prognosis is communicated within the medical community.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 350 pages, making it a comprehensive exploration of prognosis in medical care.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Death Foretold' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2001.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the 2nd Printing edition of 'Death Foretold: Prophecy and Prognosis in Medical Care'.
- Q: What kind of reviews has the book received? A: The book has received positive reviews, including a starred review from Library Journal, praising its thoroughness and relevance to both patients and medical practitioners.
- Q: Can this book help patients understand their prognosis better? A: Yes, the book is recommended for patients as it addresses the complexities of prognosis and can help them navigate discussions with their healthcare providers.