Lessons in Mortality: Doctors and Patients Struggling Together

"In "Lessons in Mortality", Allen Weisse demonstrates that he is one of the outstanding medical storytellers of our time. These poignant, beautifully written vignettes have much to say about modern medicine and the doctor-patient relationship. Professional and general readers alike will find them engaging and instructive."--Kenneth M. Ludmerer, M.D., author of "Time to Heal" and "Learning to Heal" "The issues and conflicts that arise in medicine today are often poignantly illustrated in this engrossing anecdotal collection from Weisse's years as a physician. He begins by sharing a journal he kept during his own battle with testicular cancer at the age of 25. . . . Offering brief episodes from the lives of colleagues, patients, and friends, Weisse illuminates the ongoing dynamic between physician and patient. . . . Readers of medical histories will enjoy these compelling personal narratives."--"Publishers Weekly" "The issues and conflicts that arise in medicine today are often poignantly illustrated in this engrossing anecdotal collection from Weisse's years as a physician. He begins by sharing a journal he kept during his own battle with testicular cancer at the age of 25. . . . Offering brief episodes from the lives of colleagues, patients, and friends, Weisse illuminates the ongoing dynamic between physician and patient. . . . Readers of medical histories will enjoy these compelling personal narratives."--Publishers Weekly "In Lessons in Mortality, Allen Weisse demonstrates that he is one of the outstanding medical storytellers of our time. These poignant, beautifully written vignettes have much to say about modern medicine and the doctor-patient relationship. Professional and general readers alike will find them engaging and instructive."--Kenneth M. Ludmerer, M.D., author of Time to Heal and Learning to Heal "Only a master physician who is also a gifted storyteller could bring us such profound insights into the crucial relationship between doctor and patient. We owe Dr. Weisse our gratitude for the honesty and wisdom in this fascinating contribution to our understanding of the human condition."--Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D., author of How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter The issues and conflicts that arise in medicine today are often poignantly illustrated in this engrossing anecdotal collection from Weisse s years as a physician. He begins by sharing a journal he kept during his own battle with testicular cancer at the age of 25. . . . Offering brief episodes from the lives of colleagues, patients, and friends, Weisse illuminates the ongoing dynamic between physician and patient. . . . Readers of medical histories will enjoy these compelling personal narratives. "Publishers Weekly"" In "Lessons in Mortality," Allen Weisse demonstrates that he is one of the outstanding medical storytellers of our time. These poignant, beautifully written vignettes have much to say about modern medicine and the doctor-patient relationship. Professional and general readers alike will find them engaging and instructive. Kenneth M. Ludmerer, M.D., author of "Time to Heal" and "Learning to Heal"" Only a master physician who is also a gifted storyteller could bring us such profound insights into the crucial relationship between doctor and patient. We owe Dr. Weisse our gratitude for the honesty and wisdom in this fascinatingcontribution to our understanding of the human condition. Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D., author of "How We Die: Reflections on Life s Final Chapter "" "In "Lessons in Mortality," Allen Weisse demonstrates that he is one of the outstanding medical storytellers of our time. These poignant, beautifully written vignettes have much to say about modern medicine and the doctor-patient relationship. Professional and general readers alike will find them engaging and instructive."--Kenneth M. Ludmerer, M.D., author of "Time to Heal" and "Learning to Heal" "The issues and conflicts that arise in medicine today are often poignantly illustrated in this engrossing anecdotal collection from Weisse's years as a physician. He begins by sharing a journal he kept during his own battle with testicular cancer at the age of 25. . . . Offering brief episodes from the lives of colleagues, patients, and friends, Weisse illuminates the ongoing dynamic between physician and patient. . . . Readers of medical histories will enjoy these compelling personal narratives."--"Publishers Weekly" "In "Lessons in Mortality", Allen Weisse demonstrates that he is one of the outstanding medical storytellers of our time. These poignant, beautifully written vignettes have much to say about modern medicine and the doctor-patient relationship. Professional and general readers alike will find them engaging and instructive."--Kenneth M. Ludmerer, M.D., author of "Time to Heal" and "Learning to Heal" "Only a master physician who is also a gifted storyteller could bring us such profound insights into the crucial relationship between doctor and patient. We owe Dr. Weisse our gratitude for the honesty and wisdom in this fascinating contribution to our understanding of the human condition."--Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D., author of "How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter "