Second Opinions: Stories of Intuition And Choice in the Changing World of Medicine

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Jerome Groopman

Second Opinions

Stories of Intuition And Choice in the Changing World of Medicine

Jerome Groopman

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Penguin Books Ltd
01 March 2001

Medicine: general issues

A unique insider's view of today's complex and often contentious world of medicineAnxious about the prognosis, lost in a blur of technical jargon, and fatigued from worry or pain, people who are ill are easily overwhelmed by treatment choices. Told through eight gripping clinical dramas, Second Opinions reveals the forces at play in making critical medical decisions. Dr. Jerome Groopman illuminates the world of medicine where knowledge is imperfect, no therapy is without risks, and no outcome is fully predictable. He portrays moments of astute diagnosis and misguided perception, of lifesaving triumphs and shattering failures. These real-life lessons prepare us to navigate the uncertain terrain of illness, and enable us to balance intuition and information, and thereby make the best possible decisions about our health and future.

By: Jerome Groopman
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 210g
ISBN: 9780140298628
ISBN 10: 0140298622
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 March 2001
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jerome Groopman, M.D. is the Recanati Professor of Immunology at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Experimental Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and one of the world's leading researchers in cancer and AIDS. He and his work have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time magazine, as well as in numerous scientific journals. He lives with his family in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Reviews for Second Opinions: Stories of Intuition And Choice in the Changing World of Medicine

Compelling....Each of the parables in this book...teaches us how medical decisions are made, both wisely and unwisely. They also teach us how to evaluate the medical advice we receive. --The Wall Street Journal