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Medical History

Clio in the Clinic

History in Medical Practice

edited by Jacalyn Duffin

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Jun 2005
Category
History
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780195161274
    Publish Date
    Jun 2005
    List Price
    $65.50
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780195161281
    Publish Date
    May 2005
    List Price
    $38.50
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780802038548
    Publish Date
    May 2005
    List Price
    $102.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780802037985
    Publish Date
    Apr 2005
    List Price
    $59.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442673014
    Publish Date
    Apr 2005
    List Price
    $99.00

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Description

This set of essays on the benefits of history for medical practice is the first of its kind. Twenty-three physicians, who are also accomplished historians, write autobiographically about how they use history in practicing medicine. Sometimes it suggests a brilliant diagnosis or effective treatment. At other times, it consoles and encourages, not with inspirational tales of discovery and triumph but with reminders of the timelessness of medical uncertainty, weariness, and despair . History also prescribes a sobering antidote for the arrogance that tracks life in medicine like an occupational hazard. The authors are from five countries and diverse specialties. Acclaimed writer and surgeon, Sherwin Nuland, describes the sudden presence of history in the operating room. Martensen, Bryan , and Cule each discover a stalwart ally when they confront terrifying new plagues. Psychiatrists Belkin and Braslow rely on history to comprehend difficult patients (and themselves). To pediatricians, Markel, Baker, Schalick, and Shein and to nephrologist Moss, it exposes the transience of diseases, both new and old. Internists Crenner, Humphreys, and Moulin are guided by history through helplessness at the bedsides of the dying. Comfortable with crossing boundaries of time, historical learning eases travel over other boundaries of culture, race, and experience.

About the author

Jacalyn Duffin is a haematologist and historian who is Professor in the Hannah Chair of the History of Medicine at Queen`s University.

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