The Making of a Doctor : The Hidden Realities of Medicine

Name: The Making of a Doctor : The Hidden Realities of Medicine
Brand: University of Toronto Press

University of Toronto Press

The business of medicine is a complex mix of thorns and roses \u2013 where the reality of profit-driven priorities from corporations and insurance companies clashes with the compassion of clinicians providing care at great personal cost. Through the perspectives of patients, physicians, clinicians, medical students, and nurses, The Making of a Doctor highlights the challenges faced by both patients and healthcare providers. This collection of essays uncovers pivotal moments\u2013 from the denial of essential medical care by insurance companies to the emotional toll that this work has had on clinicians, some of whom have considered leaving medicine due to the pressures they face \u2013 to demonstrate the dire state of our medical systems.\nThe Making of a Doctor sheds light on the harmful impact of a\n\nThe Making of a Doctor\nThe Hidden Realities of Medicine\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\;