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Title: Cutting Remarks: Insights and Recollections of a Surgeon
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Manufacturer: Frog Books
List Price: $15.95
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| Cutting Remarks: Insights and Recollections of a Surgeon by Frog Books Cutting Remarks Well Done |
| I liked Dr. Swab's book very much..I think he is a clever and interesting person who knows how to tell a story well. I like his blog stories too! Lynne in Oregon |
| Cutting Remarks: Insights and Recollections of a Surgeon by Frog Books Terrific! |
| I bought this as a gift for my son, currently attending medical school. I happened to look through the book before wrapping it up and became so engrossed I had to read it cover to cover, trying hard to be very careful not to crease the pages or spine. A slop of coffee spilled on a page as I shook with laughter at one of the stories in the book, gave away that I was now gifting a not so pristine book. No matter, my son loved it and has shared it with his friends. Meanwhile, I have become a daily reader of Dr. Schwab's blog at http://surgeonsblog.blogspot.com. |
| Cutting Remarks: Insights and Recollections of a Surgeon by Frog Books Every medical student should read |
| Every medical student should read this before starting third year. Above all, this gives insights into the mindset of a first rate surgeon. The culture and work ethic of surgeons has not changed much since the 70's when I trained as a pathologist. As a bonus, the book has beautifully written explanations of the surgical details. And unforgettable humor. This will leave you a lot more inspired than "The House of God". Hospital administrators, RN's and surgeon's spouses would also benefit from this book. |
| Cutting Remarks: Insights and Recollections of a Surgeon by Frog Books Hilarious Read! |
| This book is hysterical. There were parts when I could not stop laughing. It gives a nice, well-rounded view of this surgeon's life. Interesting read. |
| Cutting Remarks: Insights and Recollections of a Surgeon by Frog Books Good |
| I found this book to be interesting for the fact he tells what surgery and the medical field was like back in the seventies. You can see how far things have come since then. He sounds like an awesome and insightful doctor. Wish there were more like him instead of some of the ones he describes in this book. |
| Cutting Remarks: Insights and Recollections of a Surgeon by Frog Books Product Description |
"A surgeon can kill you...and you'll sleep right through it."
The most dramatic—and seemingly glamorous—of medical fields, surgery captivates the public's imagination. Written for inquisitive laymen as well as anyone in the medical profession, this fascinating first-person account documents the career of one of America's top surgeons. Readers accompany Sidney Schwab through medical school at Case Western Reserve University; an internship; junior and senior residencies (with a detour to Vietnam, where he won a Purple Heart); and finally his chief residency years in San Francisco. With humor and poignancy—and sometimes graphic detail—Schwab recalls memorable surgeries, surgeons, and patients. He takes care to explain, in understandable and interesting fashion, a variety of diseases, medical issues, and surgical techniques. More than just a memoir, Cutting Remarks offers a compelling look at how trauma and surgery are handled at a major hospital, and provides valuable insight into a surgeon's relationship with both peers and patients. |
