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The Doctor Will See You Now - by Cory Franklin (Paperback)

The Doctor Will See You Now - by  Cory Franklin (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Is it smart to skip your annual physical? Should you put your trust in medical research? Is "low T" an actual disease? This book examines these questions and more you've always wondered about in more than fifty essays on the practice of medicine. <i>The Doctor Will See You Now</i> is a quirky and eclectic collection of short pieces that explore the evolving patient-physician relationship; famous doctors and notorious patients; surprising hospital practices and the future of health care; medical reporting, research, ethics, drugs, and money; and the brave new world of neurology. Author Cory Franklin, MD, spent twenty-five years as the director of intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Here he brings readers into his office to discuss the surprising ways the practice of medicine is changing today. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A captivating reflection on a changing profession. Franklin's insightful essay style makes this book a joy to read." <br> --Paul A. Ruggieri, MD, Author of <i>Confessions of a Surgeon</i> and <i>The Cost of Cutting</i> <br><br><br>"Franklin's thought-provoking essays provide a concise introduction to many buzzed-about medical subjects."--<i>Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Cory Franklin, MD</b>, is an editorial board contributor to the <i>Chicago Tribune</i> and the author of <i>Chicago Flashbulbs</i> and <i>Cook County ICU</i>. His work has been published in the<i> New England Journal of Medicine</i>, the <i>New York Times</i>, the <i>New York Post</i>, the<i> Washington Post</i>, and the <i>Chicago Sun-Times</i>. <br>

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