Every Patient Tells a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders
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Summary
A riveting exploration of the most difficult and important part of what doctors do, by Yale School of Medicine physician Dr. Lisa Sanders, author of the monthly New York Times Magazine column "Diagnosis," the inspiration for the hit Fox TV series House, M.D.
The author of this audiobook demonstrates a strong grasp of medical knowledge and thorough research. However, the author's emphasis on proving the value of examinations conducted by doctors comes across as overly forceful. It is widely understood that consulting colleagues and utilizing the internet for information is not a groundbreaking concept. It is unclear who the author is trying to convince - herself, other doctors, or the general public. It is safe to assume that the general public is fully supportive of doctors utilizing all available resources to determine the root cause of a patient's ailment. The overall listening experience could have been more engaging if there were more captivating case studies and less emphasis on advocating for "good medical practice".
I'm a big fan of medical mysteries! It was really annoying when the author would veer off track for a while just as the mystery was about to unfold, only to eventually return to the case. But despite that, I found the book quite enjoyable.
Authors narrating their own books is not always a great idea, and this applies to Dr. Sanders in particular. While I am a fan of her columns and the Netflix show inspired by them, I didn't find this book particularly captivating, despite my fondness for medical memoirs.
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