Behind The White Coat

A fiction based on historic facts. One of the few books narrating the functioning of the medical system from a practitioner's view. It brings together the institutional greed, power, and economics above all the harm that the institution delivers to the patients, their families and the medical doctors who deliver the services. The writer had the privilege to practice in both the Canadian system that provides universal healthcare for all, and US system, that is largely private healthcare. The fiction focuses on events primarily under Canadian system, which strikingly echoes what happens under the US healthcare system. The fact based fiction portrays what happens behind medical care delivery to a patient

By New Yorker and Atlantic writer Carl Elliott, a readable and even funny account of the serious business of medicine. A tongue-in-cheek account of the changes that have transformed medicine into big business. Physician and medical ethicist Carl Elliott tracks the new world of commercialized medicine from start to finish, introducing the professional guinea pigs, ghostwriters, thought leaders, drug reps, public relations pros, and even medical ethicists who use medicine for (sometimes huge) financial gain. Along the way, he uncovers the cost to patients lost in a health-care universe centered around consumerism.

Doctors and other high income professionals receive little training in personal finance, investing, or business. This book teaches them what they did not learn in school or residency. It includes information on insurance, personal finance, budgeting, buying housing, mortgages, student loan management, retirement accounts, taxes, investing, correcting errors, paying for college, estate planning and asset protection.

An unprecedented look at the medical profession through the eyes of extraordinary physicians.

This timely book offers a balanced and thoughtful review of the current mental health emergency and its impact upon and among medical professionals, supported by the best available evidence and illustrated through real-life cases. Recognising the increasing stressors in the role including the impact of the environment in which doctors work, the book examines some of the key emotional drivers for this unhappiness among doctors at work – shame, stigma, suffering and sacrifice – and offers practical steps to emotional and physical recovery. Despite the obvious challenges and stresses of the role, with the right support in place the vast majority of doctors can thrive in their jobs. In reading this book, policy makers, politicians, educators, hospital managers will be reminded of the ethical duty to ensure that doctors are cared for and have access to the time, people and spaces to remain psychological healthy, while doctors will learn to recognize and seek actively the help that they need, and to support and guide one another.

In "White Coat Syndrome - The Comprehensive Guide," readers are invited on a transformative journey to conquer the anxiety and fear often experienced in medical environments. This meticulously crafted guide illuminates the path to understanding and overcoming the psychological hurdles associated with doctor visits, providing actionable strategies and psychological insights. Without relying on images or illustrations, the book delves deep into the heart of white coat syndrome, offering a beacon of hope for those who find their heartbeat racing at the mere thought of a medical check-up. Through engaging narratives and expertly presented research, this book stands as an essential resource for anyone looking to reclaim their calm in healthcare settings. Crafted with both the layperson and the seasoned healthcare professional in mind, this guide breaks new ground in the exploration of patient psychology. By weaving together personal anecdotes, hypothetical scenarios that resonate with real-life experiences, and cutting-edge psychological theory, the book offers a unique lens through which to understand and tackle white coat syndrome. Readers will find themselves armed not just with knowledge but with the practical tools necessary to navigate their healthcare journey with confidence. In an era where health anxiety is on the rise, "White Coat Syndrome - The Comprehensive Guide" emerges as a must-have for those seeking to enhance their well-being, making it a valuable addition to any bookshelf. This guidebook aims to fill the gap in literature by providing a comprehensive, accessible, and engaging resource for overcoming white coat syndrome, ensuring that readers can face their next medical appointment with newfound confidence and serenity.

This new edition of White Coat Tales presents intriguing stories that give historical context to what we do in medicine today—the body’s “holy bone” and how it got its name, a surprising reason why gout seemed to be so prevalent several centuries ago, and the therapeutic misadventure that shortened the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. In addition to many new tales, this revised edition contains 128 illustrations, such as images of Baron von Münchhausen aloft with cannonballs and Vincent van Gogh’s portrait of his doctor showing a clue to the painter’s health. Read about legendary medical innovators, diseases that changed history, illnesses of famous persons, and some epic blunders of physicians and scientists. The author is Robert B. Taylor, MD, Emeritus Professor, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, and Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Taylor is the author and editor of more than 33 medical books. To see Dr. Taylor lecture on the history of medicine, go here: https://youtu.be/Zx4yaUyaPRA

First-person narratives are a fundamental tool of the qualitative researcher. This volume provides specific suggestions and guidelines for preparing and executing a life story interview. Robert Atkinson places the life story interview into a wider research context before elaborating on planning and then conducting the interview. Finally, the book deals with the issues of transcribing and interpreting the interview. The author provides a sample life story interview in the appendix.