Neurosurgery is a specialty that has always intrigued me- the human brain is a complex, unique and fascinating organ, and those who treat it require years and years of training, along with the ability to withstand significant mental and physical stress. Few books cover a neurosurgeon’s life as well as ‘Brain Surgeon’ written by Dr. …
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Book review – This is going to hurt by Adam Kay
‘This is going to hurt’ is hands down the best medicine related book I have ever read. Written in a hilarious yet kinda heartbreaking way, this book allows a reader to dive into the difficult life of a junior doctor. The book is actually Adam Kay’s diary, which he maintained during the course of his …
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Book Reviews – Better, By Dr. Atul Gawande
When we talk about books related to medicine, one often comes across books whose authors extensively write about their own experiences in medicine – their first day as a surgical resident, the first complex procedure that they performed solo, the kinds of patients they operate on, etc. However, one hardly comes across books that explore …
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