Books matching: hospital microcosm
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Save:'The Final Diagnosis' by Arthur Hailey is a novel that delves into the inner workings of a hospital, focusing on the head of pathology and various other characters. The book provides insights into the hospital microcosm, showcasing the rhythms of healing, surgery, and pathology. Readers are taken on a journey through departmental competitions, pettiness, and rivalries, intertwined with short studies of staff, patients, and their traumas. Despite being set in the 1960s, the book offers a reflection of the hospital environment, highlighting the implications of poor maintenance, human management, and technical errors.
Arthur Hailey's writing style in 'The Final Diagnosis' is praised for its attention to detail, realistic portrayal of characters, and carefully woven plotlines. The book balances seemingly mundane detailing with beautiful storytelling techniques, capturing the essence of the hospital setting and the complexities of the medical field. Hailey's ability to create well-developed characters, intriguing storylines, and unexpected turns of events keeps readers engaged throughout the book, making it a compelling read that resonates with the human side and the pursuit of justice.
At midmorning of a broiling summer day the life of Three Counties Hospital ebbed and flowed like tide currents around an offshore island. Outside the hospital the citizens of Burlington, Pennsylvania,... "Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital" by Eric Manheimer follows the personal stories of twelve diverse patients at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. Dr. Manheimer, the former medical director of the hospital, delves into the lives of these patients, showcasing their struggles, triumphs, and the complexities of the American healthcare system. The writing style is engaging and personal, offering a glimpse into the world of inner-city medicine and highlighting societal issues through the lens of patient care.
