physicians

"Harlem Renaissance tales that deal with the problems faced by newcomers to Harlem, ancestor figures who struggle to instill a sense of integrity in the young, problems of violence and vengeance, and tensions of caste and class. This version is expanded to include seven previously unpublished stories"--Provided by publisher.

Offering a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, this book examines controversial issues on the end-of-life care, the role of medical staff in prisons, the ethics of organ transplantation, and the ethics of medical research.

Dr. Ellen Rothman provides an account of her four years at Harvard Medical School, recalling the highs and lows of her experience, and discussing some of the controversial medical issues that she encountered along the way.

Describes the experiences of individual medical professionals who work for Doctors Without Borders around the world, including Africa, Asia, and Europe, and explains how Doctors Without Borders was founded, and how the organization has reacted to world events.

Chronicles the life of Paul Farmer, focusing on his efforts to diagnose and cure infectious diseases and to bring modern medicine to the countries and people who need them most.

Abortion doctor Susan Wicklund shares her experiences, discussing the effects of her occupation on her life and her daughter, her patients, and the clinics in which she has worked.

The rootless lives of Zelikman, an itinerant physician, and his comrade and fellow conman Amram, gain focus when they are dragooned in 950 A.D. into service as escorts and defenders to a stubborn and unlikable young royal whose uncle has usurped the throne.

Presents a discussion of medical errors, examining case studies in an effort to understand why they happen, and advocating the thoughtful application of the principles of systems thinking to the medical industry in an attempt to curtail the problem.

A memoir in which the author, born with a rare defect in her immune system, looks at illness and medicine from her dual perspectives as both a patient and a doctor, discussing the fickleness of disease, and the real desire of both patients and physicians for restored health.

A biography of the black surgeon who conducted research on the properties and preservation of blood plasma and was a leader in establishing blood banks.