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Every Patient Tells A Story: Medical Mysteries And The Art Of Diagnosis
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A Riveting Exploration Of The Most Difficult And Important Part Of What Doctors Do, By Yale School Of Medicine Physician Dr. Lisa Sanders, Author Of The Monthly New York Times Magazine Column Diagnosis, The Inspiration For The Hit Fox Tv Series House, M.D.The Experience Of Being Ill Can Be Like Waking Up In A Foreign Country. Life, As You Formerly Knew It, Is On Hold While You Travel Through This Other World As Unknown As It Is Unexpected. When I See Patients In The Hospital Or In My Office Who Are Suddenly, Surprisingly Ill, What They Really Want To Know Is, ?What Is Wrong With Me?? They Want A Road Map That Will Help Them Manage Their New Surroundings. The Ability To Give This Unnerving And Unfamiliar Place A Name, To Know Iton Some Levelrestores A Measure Of Control, Independent Of Whether Or Not That Diagnosis Comes Attached To A Cure. Because, Even Today, A Diagnosis Is Frequently All A Good Doctor Has To Offer.A Healthy Young Man Suddenly Loses His Memorymaking Him Unable To Remember The Events Of Each Passing Hour. Two Patients Diagnosed With Lyme Disease Improve After Antibiotic Treatmentonly To Have Their Symptoms Mysteriously Return. A Young Woman Lies Dying In The Icubleeding, Jaundiced, Incoherentand None Of Her Doctors Know What Is Killing Her. In Every Patient Tells A Story, Dr. Lisa Sanders Takes Us Bedside To Witness The Process Of Solving These And Other Diagnostic Dilemmas, Providing A Firsthand Account Of The Expertise And Intuition That Lead A Doctor To Make The Right Diagnosis.Never In Human History Have Doctors Had The Knowledge, The Tools, And The Skills That They Have Today To Diagnose Illness And Disease. And Yet Mistakes Are Made, Diagnoses Missed, Symptoms Or Tests Misunderstood. In This Hightech World Of Modern Medicine, Sanders Shows Us That Knowledge, While Essential, Is Not Sufficient To Unravel The Complexities Of Illness. She Presents An Unflinching Look Inside The Detective Story That Marks Nearly Every Illnessthe Diagnosisrevealing The Combination Of Uncertainty And Intrigue That Doctors Face When Confronting Patients Who Are Sick Or Dying. Through Dramatic Stories Of Patients With Baffling Symptoms, Sanders Portrays The Absolute Necessity And Surprising Difficulties Of Getting The Patient?S Story, The Challenges Of The Physical Exam, The Pitfalls Of Doctortodoctor Communication, The Vagaries Of Tests, And The Near Calamity Of Diagnostic Errors. In Every Patient Tells A Story, Dr. Sanders Chronicles The Reallife Drama Of Doctors Solving These Difficult Medical Mysteries That Not Only Illustrate The Art And Science Of Diagnosis, But Often Save The Patients? Lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Every Patient Tells a Story'? A: The main theme of 'Every Patient Tells a Story' revolves around the complexities of medical diagnosis and the challenges faced by doctors in understanding and identifying illnesses through patient stories.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Every Patient Tells a Story' is Dr. Lisa Sanders, a physician at Yale School of Medicine and the writer of the 'Diagnosis' column for the New York Times Magazine.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is ideal for readers interested in medicine, healthcare professionals, medical students, and anyone fascinated by medical mysteries and the art of diagnosis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-medical professionals? A: Yes, 'Every Patient Tells a Story' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for non-medical professionals who are curious about the medical field and patient experiences.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Dr. Lisa Sanders? A: Readers can expect a compelling and narrative-driven writing style that combines personal anecdotes, clinical insights, and a detailed exploration of diagnostic processes.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book 'Every Patient Tells a Story' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Every Patient Tells a Story' published? A: The book was published on September 21, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the types of cases discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various intriguing cases, including a young man with sudden memory loss, patients with Lyme disease experiencing symptoms, and a critically ill woman with undiagnosed conditions.
- Q: Does this book offer insights into the diagnostic process in modern medicine? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the diagnostic process, emphasizing the blend of knowledge, intuition, and patient communication required to arrive at accurate diagnoses.