Kill as Few Patients as Possible: And Fifty-Six Other Essays on How to Be the World's Best Doctor
| AUTHOR | London, Oscar; London, Oscar |
| PUBLISHER | Ten Speed Press (04/01/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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This oft-quoted all-time favorite of the medical community will gladden--and strengthen--the hearts of patients, doctors, and anyone entering medical study, internship, or practice. With unassailable logic and rapier wit, the sage Dr. Oscar London muses on the challenges and joys of doctoring, and imparts timeless truths, reality checks, and poignant insights gleaned from 30 years of general practice--while never taking himself (or his profession) too seriously. The classic book on the art and humor of practicing medicine, celebrating its 20th anniversary in a new gift edition with updates throughout. Previous editions have sold more than 200,000 copies. The perfect gift for med students and grads as well as new and practicing physicians. Approximately 17,000 students graduate from med school each spring in North America.
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ISBN-13:
9781580089173
ISBN-10:
1580089178
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0020
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Page Count:
120
Carton Quantity:
64
Product Dimensions:
5.30 x 0.70 x 7.20 inches
Weight:
0.40 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Medical | Essays
Medical | Physicians
Medical | History
Dewey Decimal:
B
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008274205
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This oft-quoted all-time favorite of the medical community will gladden--and strengthen--the hearts of patients, doctors, and anyone entering medical study, internship, or practice. With unassailable logic and rapier wit, the sage Dr. Oscar London muses on the challenges and joys of doctoring, and imparts timeless truths, reality checks, and poignant insights gleaned from 30 years of general practice--while never taking himself (or his profession) too seriously. The classic book on the art and humor of practicing medicine, celebrating its 20th anniversary in a new gift edition with updates throughout. Previous editions have sold more than 200,000 copies. The perfect gift for med students and grads as well as new and practicing physicians. Approximately 17,000 students graduate from med school each spring in North America.
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