MD Rachel Pearson

As a medical student, Rachel found herself constantly working on poor and underprivileged patients. She quickly began to realize that these patients were greatly affected by the inadequate care and treatment that they often received. However, if it wasn't for the students, many of these patients wouldn't receive care at all. Caught in a horrible catch-22, Rachel did the best she could, going above and beyond what was expected of her as a student.

This was a fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes of medical school and medical care. The .book made me examine an issue that I didn't realize exist. Overall, well written and powerful. I highly recommend this book.… (altro)

A very timely telling of the terrors of today's medical opportunities to the less privileged. Through her schooling and clinic volunteering, Pearson experiences the heartbreak of having to let people suffer due to not having the right insurance to get them the needed care. Doing all she (and her comrades) can to help those in need, it leaves an abyss of what can actually be done. I was surprised that she admitted to a number of medical errors she made in her training, but applauded her frankness. This book was a real education for me, as I really had no idea just how bad it is out there for the uninsured or even under-insured. I guess the Hippocratic Oath is as passe as looking up from your cell phone to say "Hello."

Can copies be sent to Congress?… (altro)

A very timely telling of the terrors of today's medical opportunities to the less privileged. Through her schooling and clinic volunteering, Pearson experiences the heartbreak of having to let people suffer due to not having the right insurance to get them the needed care. Doing all she (and her comrades) can to help those in need, it leaves an abyss of what can actually be done. I was surprised that she admitted to a number of medical errors she made in her training, but applauded her frankness. This book was a real education for me, as I really had no idea just how bad it is out there for the uninsured or even under-insured. I guess the Hippocratic Oath is as passe as looking up from your cell phone to say "Hello."

Can copies be sent to Congress?… (altro)