Eric Manheimer
Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital
- ISBN 13:
- 9781455503872
- author:
- Eric Manheimer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grand Central Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 150mm X 228mm
- Genre:
- Medical Figures, Patient Narratives
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital This memoir, inspired by the NBC drama New Amsterdam, offers a poignant and deeply personal look at the lives of twelve patients, each with their own unique story. The author, a former medical director of a major NYC hospital, weaves together the personal experiences of his patients with their social implications, creating a rich and thought-provoking narrative. As the author recounts his own struggles with cancer, he is forced to confront the end of his own life, even as he works to save the lives of others. Through his experiences, he sheds light on the complexities of the healthcare system and the human impact of medical decisions. By sharing the stories of his patients, the author provides a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
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