A doctor's world laid bare in a collection of short essays that are surprising, entertaining, and moving
John Launer Livres
The essays in How Not to Be a Doctor combine erudition with humour, candour, and the human touch. They show how, in medicine, you cannot separate personal experiences from professional ones, in short stories and reflections that will inform and entertain readers on both ends of the stethoscope.
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- 214pages
- 8 heures de lecture
John Launer, a United States Army Combat Infantryman in the Vietnam War, details his horrific experiences during that time. Setting the record straight that soldiers were not drug addicts, murderers, and baby killers, Launer documents that American media bias led to the public misunderstanding of the war. The action within is violent, bloody, and never ending, leading many veterans to devastating physical and psychological trauma upon their return home to the USA.
Narrative-Based Practice in Health and Social Care
Conversations Inviting Change
- 164pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Focusing on the importance of witnessing narratives, this book emphasizes how engaging with personal stories can transform health and social care practices. It explores the application of contemporary narrative studies to enhance patient interactions and improve care outcomes. The text promotes narrative-based practice in various professional settings, including supervision and management, and introduces a model of interactional skills. Designed for students and practitioners in health and social care, it aims to elevate the role of individual stories in the healing process.
Clinical Uncertainty in Primary Care. The Challenge of Collaborative Engagement
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
"The Power of Colleagues" explores how primary care clinicians can enhance patient care by discussing individual cases and sharing experiences. It addresses the challenges of clinical uncertainty and the importance of collaboration among clinicians to improve outcomes, especially for complex patients. The book offers insights into the benefits of collegial support in primary care.
This unique book presents in a single collection around 50 essays by Dr John Launer on reflective practice in medicine, including examples specific to medical education and multi-professional healthcare.