Book Summary in Brief:

Some essential aspects to be aware of in the medical and research world:

1. Knowing the right specialist for each organ.
2. Having the ability to make tough decisions about whether to continue or discontinue treatment.
3. Understanding the legal aspects of the medical field.
4. Gaining insight into how insurance companies operate.
5. Combining scientific expertise with emotional intelligence.
6. Providing special care for elderly patients (social, economic, and medical aspects).
7. Not viewing patients merely as statistics in research and experiments.
8. Genetics determines destiny. With numerous markers and nucleotide sequences transforming the medical world, we will all have to navigate this genetic journey sooner or later.
9. The need for ethical research on medicines and diseases.

In this book, Dr. Jerome Groopman shares his experiences with eight patients.
A must-read for every doctor and medical researcher.