A Doctor's Toughest Case is a heartwarming story that offers a unique glimpse of humanity in the often cold and impersonal world of medicine. Charleston-based physician Dr. Walter Bonner employs a delicate balance of sensitivity, humor and compassion to describe one brave young woman's battle with a life-threatening illness. Stricken with systemic lupus erythematosus, Dianne Lewis came under Bonner's care and through her courage left a lasting impression on his life and career. Her genuine case report is skillfully ...
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A Doctor's Toughest Case is a heartwarming story that offers a unique glimpse of humanity in the often cold and impersonal world of medicine. Charleston-based physician Dr. Walter Bonner employs a delicate balance of sensitivity, humor and compassion to describe one brave young woman's battle with a life-threatening illness. Stricken with systemic lupus erythematosus, Dianne Lewis came under Bonner's care and through her courage left a lasting impression on his life and career. Her genuine case report is skillfully interwoven in the memoir and provides a compelling look at this challenging and fascinating disease. Bonner presents details of interviews and examinations, accounts of ward rounds and informal conversations with students and faculty members to provide an accurate representation of the disease and its effects. At the heart of the story lies an insightful and in-depth look at the inner workings of the patient-physician bond.
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Good. Bumped edges. Scratches to the cover. Marks to the edges of the pages, Next working day dispatch from the UK (Mon-Fri). Please contact us with any queries.
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Very good. Bumped edges. Scratches to cover. Appears unread, may have minor damage from transit/storage. Next working day dispatch from the UK (Mon-Fri). Please contact us with any queries.