An inside look at one of the nation's most famous public hospitals; Cook County; as seen through the eyes of its longtime Director of Intensive Care; Dr. Cory Franklin. Readers will be riveted by stories of strange medical cases and unforgettable patients culled from his 30-year career in medicine that spanned the 1970s through the 1990s; including some major moments in medical history like the AIDS epidemic and the deadly Chicago heatwave of 1995. We follow Dr. Franklin as he unravels a host of strange cases including the nurse with rare Munchausen syndrome; the only surviving ricin victim; and the professor with Alzheimer's hiding the effects of the wrong medication. Each chapter features stories centered on a medical topic like body temperature; medications; detecting poisons; and the art of "taking a history" Readers will come away learning how the practice of medicine has changed over the years; which will be insightful for patients; doctors; and medical students alike. Dr. Cory Franklin was an M.D. for more than 30 years and Director of Intensive Care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for 25 years. In 1993; he worked as a technical advisor to Harrison Ford and was one of the role models for the physician Ford played in the film The Fugitive. Dr. Franklin is an editorial board contributor to the Chicago Tribune and the author of Chicago Flashbulbs. He has written for the New York Times; Washington Post; and the Chicago Sun-Times. He lives in Wilmette; Illinois.
#236184 in Books Ann W Carroll 1997-03-01 1997-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 3.85 x 6.00l; 1.41 #File Name: 0895555948462 pagesChrist and the Americas
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Refreshing look at history through a Catholic lensBy PaolaI like this book on so many levels. First; it lets you know from the very beginning that this text is written through a Catholic lens. You know what the bias is; unlike so many commonly used textbooks that have a bias (usually secular humanism); but never state the fact. Second; familiar accounts take on a new light when you look at them in regards to how well the historical figure lived out his/her calling to be holy. I find the book recounts history in a way that inspires me to be a more godly individual. Third; because the text refers to primary sources frequently and mentions the affects of poorly written histories; I am encouraged to go back to the source material and better understand how history can be distorted. Rarely has a textbook had such a profound impact on my interest to delve seriously into history.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Catholic Educators ChoiceBy almamaterFinally; a history book written so well to the truth that top Catholic schools; including Mother of Divine Grace and Seton etc have used it for years. For a solid Catholic education; use this book for history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy S. Merrickvery good. lots to learn
