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Patient Memoirs

In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope

by Dr. Rana Awdish

St. Martin's Press · 2017 · 288 pages · ISBN: 978-1250119421

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About This Book

A critical care physician who nearly died from organ failure writes about the experience of being on the other side of medicine — as a patient. Her insights into how medical language dehumanizes patients and how the healthcare system fails the critically ill are essential reading for anyone navigating a serious diagnosis.

Best for: Patients who feel overwhelmed or unheard by the medical system, and medical professionals who want to understand the patient experience.

Who Should Read This

Patients who feel overwhelmed or unheard by the medical system, and medical professionals who want to understand the patient experience.

Key Takeaways

  • Physician's perspective as a critically ill patient
  • Exposes how medical culture can dehumanize patients
  • Practical insights for advocating for yourself in the healthcare system
  • Powerful argument for patient-centered care

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