The Scalpel's Edge: The Culture of Surgeons Pdf

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Edition: 1
Release: 1998-10-22
Publisher: Pearson
Binding: Paperback
ISBN/ASIN: 0205270077
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This ethnography about the culture of surgeons describes how and why they differ significantly from other physicians. Historically rising from humble roots as lower-class, uneducated, itinerant barbers, the profession has evolved into one of the most prestigious in America, one that utilizes the most sophisticated technologies in medicine. Surgeons have nonetheless retained many aspects of their historical culture, such as their proclivity for quick decisions, surgical "cures," and their detachment and aloofness from patients and other physicians. This book describes in detail what surgeons actually do in and out of the operating room. It reveals how they think about disease, patients, and other physicians; how their thinking is often non-scientific; how they make decisions; and how they keep secrets from patients and colleagues. This book gives a detailed description of a professional culture and how the culture, especially their active posture, influences decisions which Download The Scalpel's Edge for free via rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared, dropBox, uploading, fileserve

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Excellence with an Edge: Practicing Medicine in a Competitive Environment Pdf Reviews

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Edition: 1
Release: 2010-10-18
Publisher: Fire Starter Publishing
Binding: Paperback
ISBN/ASIN: 0984079491
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Excellence with an Edge pdf
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You Take Excellent Care of Your Patients. But How Well Are You Caring For Your Practice?Once upon a time physicians went to work, cared for their patients, and went home. In the process they made a decent living. They didn't worry so much about how they got paid - they simply practiced good medicine and accepted that the money would come.Those days are long gone.21st century doctors work in a field that seems to grow more complicated every day. At the same time, the competition gets fiercer and fiercer. The implication is clear: yes, you must consistently provide the highest quality care and great service - they're the tickets to entry in this profession - but in order to do that you must also be able to run a great business.That's what Excellence With An Edge is all about. Dr. Michael T. Harris, Vice Chairman of Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, has written an insightful book that provides physicians with practical tools and techniques for running a financially sound prac Download Excellence with an Edge for free via rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared, dropBox, uploading, fileserve

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