Masterclass in Medicine: Lessons from the Experts - Paperback

by Marcy B. Bolster (Editor), Jason Liebowitz (Editor), Philip Seo (Editor)

Nearly every medical school around the world teaches a class about the clinical foundations of medicine and how to start the process of becoming a skilled and caring physician. However, there has never been a book on it--until now. This premier text brings together talented and renowned physicians from across the globe in order to discuss important topics related to clinical excellence, including humility, empathy, and ingenuity in medicine. Students, physicians-in-training, and health care professionals will gain tremendous knowledge by hearing the stories of what these master clinicians have learned from their patients and colleagues, thereby providing a foundation in how to achieve greatness as a clinician.

KEY FEATURES:

• Features engaging patient stories and personal reflections from a diverse set of authors
• Explores successes, failures, and lessons learned that cut across all fields of medicine
• Serves as a comprehensive meditation on master clinicianship that is ideal for courses in clinical foundations of medicine