White Coat Ways

by Brian Elliott

FBT review:

Are you a fan of indie book titles and in search of your next captivating read? Look no further than White Coat Ways by Brian Elliott. This thought-provoking non-fiction book delves into the fascinating history of seven medical traditions, debunking common misconceptions along the way. From exploring the origins of the Hippocratic oath to unraveling the truth about nonprofit hospitals, Elliott provides valuable insights into contemporary medical controversies. With a narrative that weaves together stories of influential figures like Hippocrates, Joseph Lister, and Renee Laennec, as well as strange anecdotes of goat testicle implantation, White Coat Ways offers a captivating and informative exploration of the medical world. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey – get your copy today from Amazon.com.

Publisher Description:

White coats, Hippocratic oaths, medicine as a calling – are these beneficial practices or harmful rituals? White Coat Ways traces seven medical traditions from their historical origins to their contemporary issues. Tracing these origins through common misconceptions – who really wrote the Hippocratic oath, are hospitals nonprofit – empowers the reader to approach contemporary controversies accurately. The stories along the way provide an intertwining history of foundational figures like Hippocrates, Joseph Lister, and Renee Laennec to downright bizarre stories of extraordinary mathematicians and goat testicle implantation.