What we bring to the practice of medicine : perspectives from women physicians /
While men and women physicians face different challenges and bring different historical experiences to the examination table, the history of medicine has been primarily told by men. This collection of short essays showcases the experiences of women physicians working in diverse fields of medicine ar...
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| Language: | English |
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Kent, Ohio :
The Kent State University Press,
[2023]
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| Series: | Literature and medicine (Kent, Ohio) ;
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| Summary: | While men and women physicians face different challenges and bring different historical experiences to the examination table, the history of medicine has been primarily told by men. This collection of short essays showcases the experiences of women physicians working in diverse fields of medicine around the world, at every stage of their careers-- from the beginning of medical school to the brink of retirement. Through compassion, humor, and resiliency, their stories reveal the truth of what life is like working in medicine. The pieces in this collection highlight the many topics of concern for women physicians-- some of which may be unknown to medical field outsiders. Topics include the physician-patient relationship, mastery of clinical practice, barriers to career advancement and success, and the challenge of balancing a demanding professional life with domestic responsibilities, an issue brought to the fore by the COVID-19 pandemic. These 40 essays are an expansive, unprecedented examination of what drives clinical and personal decisions and demonstrate how a physician's character is intricately intertwined with their approach to caregiving and the practice of medicine "What We Bring to the Practice of Medicine brings together a collection of short essays from women physicians working in diverse fields of medicine around the world. Through compassion, humor, and resiliency, their stories reveal the truth of what life is like for a variety of women in medicine. While men and women physicians face different challenges and bring different historical experiences to the examination table, the history of medicine has been primarily told by men. Doctors Kimberly Greene-Liebowitz and Dana Corriel compile the pieces in this collection to highlight the many topics of concern for women physicians--some of which may be unknown to medical field outsiders. Topics include the physician-patient relationship, mastery of clinical practice, barriers to career advancement and success, and the challenge of balancing a demanding professional life with domestic responsibilities, an issue brought to the fore by the COVID-19 pandemic. What We Bring to the Practice of Medicine showcases the experiences of women physicians at every stage of their careers as well-from the beginning of medical school to the brink of retirement. These 40 essays are an expansive, unprecedented examination of what drives clinical and personal decisions and demonstrate how a physician's character is intricately intertwined with their approach to caregiving and the practice of medicine"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | viii, 183 pages ; 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 1606354493 9781606354490 |