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Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a StormRavaged Hospital (ALA Notable Books for Adults),Used
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Pulitzer Prize winner Sheri Fink?s landmark investigation of patient deaths at a New Orleans hospital ravaged by Hurricane Katrina and her suspenseful portrayal of the quest for truth and justice.In the tradition of the best investigative journalism, physician and reporter Sheri Fink reconstructs 5 days at Memorial Medical Center and draws the reader into the lives of those who struggled mightily to survive and maintain life amid chaos.After Katrina struck and the floodwaters rose, the power failed, and the heat climbed, exhausted caregivers chose to designate certain patients last for rescue. Months later, several of those caregivers faced criminal allegations that they deliberately injected numerous patients with drugs to hasten their deaths.Five Days at Memorial, the culmination of six years of reporting, unspools the mystery of what happened in those days, bringing the reader into a hospital fighting for its life and into a conversation about the most terrifying form of health care rationing.In a voice at once involving and fair, masterful and intimate, Fink exposes the hidden dilemmas of endoflife care and reveals just how illprepared we are for the impact of largescale disastersand how we can do better. A remarkable book, engrossing from start to finish, Five Days at Memorial radically transforms your understanding of human nature in crisis.One of The New York Times' Best Ten Books of the Year
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Five Days at Memorial'? A: The book investigates patient deaths at a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina, focusing on the ethical dilemmas faced by caregivers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Five Days at Memorial'? A: The author is Sheri Fink, a Pulitzer Prize-winning physician and reporter.
- Q: When was 'Five Days at Memorial' published? A: The book was published on September 10, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does 'Five Days at Memorial' have? A: The book contains 576 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Five Days at Memorial'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Five Days at Memorial' suitable for readers interested in investigative journalism? A: Yes, the book is written in the style of investigative journalism and is highly regarded for its thorough reporting.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Five Days at Memorial'? A: The book explores themes of ethics in healthcare, end-of-life decisions, and the impact of disasters on medical care.
- Q: Is 'Five Days at Memorial' an award-winning book? A: Yes, it is recognized as one of The New York Times' Best Ten Books of the Year.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of 'Five Days at Memorial' in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: Can 'Five Days at Memorial' help readers understand crisis management in healthcare? A: Yes, it provides insights into the challenges and decision-making processes faced by healthcare providers during crises.