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Singular Intimacies: Becoming A Doctor At Bellevue
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In The Tradition Of Abraham Verghese And Atul Gawande, A Gripping Memoir Of Learning Medicine In The Trenchessingular Intimacies Is The Story Of Becoming A Doctor By Immersion At Bellevue Hospital, The Oldest Public Hospital In The Countryand Perhaps The Most Legendary. It Is Both The Classic Innercity Hospital And A Unique Amalgam Of History, Insanity, Beauty, And Intellect. When Danielle Ofri Enters These 250Yearold Doors As A Tentative Medical Student, She Is Immediately Plunged Into The Teeming World Of Urban Medicine: Mysterious Illnesses, Lifeanddeath Decisions, Patients Speaking Any One Of A Dozen Languages, Overworked Interns Devising Creative Strategies To Cope With The Feverish Intensity Of A Bigcity Hospital.Yet The Emphasis Of Singular Intimacies Is Not So Much On The Arduous Hours In Medical Training (Which Certainly Exist Here), But On The Evolution Of An Instinct For Healing. In A Hospital Without The Luxury Of Private Physicians, Where Patients Lack Resources Both Financial And Societal, Where Poverty And Social Strife Are As Much A Part Of The Pathology As Any Microbe, It Is The Medical Students And Interns Who Are Thrust Into The Searing Intimacy That Is The Doctorpatient Relationship. In Each Memorable Chapter, Ofris Progress Toward Becoming An Experienced Healer Introduces Not Just A Patient In Medical Crisis, But A Human Being With An Intricate And Compelling History. Ofri Learns To Navigate The Tangled Vulnerabilities Of Doctor And Patient, Not Simply Battle The Disease.Dr. Danielle Ofri Is An Attending Physician In The Medical Clinic At Bellevue, With An Academic Appointment At Nyu. She Is The Cofounder And Editorinchief Of The Bellevue Literary Review, And Her Essays Have Been Published In Over A Dozen Literary And Medical Journals; One Chapter Of This Book Was Selected By Stephen Jay Gould For The Best American Essays Of 2002 And Received The Missouri Review Editors Prize For Nonfiction. She Is Also Associate Chief Editor Of The Awardwinning Textbook The Bellevue Guide To Outpatient Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Singular Intimacies: Becoming a Doctor at Bellevue'? A: The main theme revolves around the journey of becoming a doctor through immersive experiences at Bellevue Hospital, focusing on the evolution of healing instincts and the doctor-patient relationship.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dr. Danielle Ofri, an attending physician at Bellevue and co-founder of the Bellevue Literary Review.
- Q: What type of book is 'Singular Intimacies'? A: It is a memoir that combines personal experiences with insights into medical training and urban medicine.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still functional.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 246 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Singular Intimacies' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2003.
- Q: What categories does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the 'Medical' category, focusing on medical training and the healthcare environment.
- Q: Is this book suitable for medical students? A: Yes, the book offers valuable insights and experiences that can be particularly beneficial for medical students and those interested in the medical field.
- Q: What makes this memoir different from other medical narratives? A: This memoir uniquely emphasizes the emotional and relational aspects of medicine through personal stories and the complexities of the doctor-patient dynamic.