O'Mahony, Seamus
The Ministry of Bodies
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838931933
- author:
- O'Mahony, Seamus
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Apollo
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 2.2 x 19.7 x 19.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Medical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Ministry of Bodies by Seamus O'Mahony is a candid and witty exploration of life and death in a modern hospital. Through his characteristic intelligence and dry humour, O'Mahony delves into the realities of work in the healthcare system, revealing the complexities and contradictions that arise from the intersection of medicine, bureaucracy, and human nature. From unexpected deaths to moral dilemmas, and from the absurdities of hospital administration to the struggles of patients and their families, O'Mahony offers a refreshingly honest portrayal of life in the general hospital. This is not a conventional medical memoir, but rather a nuanced and insightful look at one of our great modern institutions through the eyes of a brilliant writer who happens to be a doctor. By sharing his own experiences as a doctor, O'Mahony provides a unique perspective on the inner workings of the healthcare system, revealing both its strengths and weaknesses. The result is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to anyone interested in medicine, healthcare, or simply the human condition.
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