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2 comments about The Age of Dedoctorization.

1. What happens when business starts to run health? "The Age of Dedoctorization: Memories of a Psychiatrist" is Aydin Bill, a doctor in psychiatry, and his views on his time serving as the last remaining administrator who was a psychiatrist in one of the first private psychiatric hospitals. He expresses his distaste in the lack of care when business takes over. An attack on the problems with some modern psychiatric care, "The Age of Dedoctorization" is a must for those concerned with quality over saving money.



2. Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (9/08)
   
   We are living in an age where more progress than ever has been made in extending lives, curing disease and providing health care prevention. I have to ask the question then, why do I as an Executive Director of a not-for-profit healthcare organization spend so much of my time advocating for individuals whose healthcare plans are refusing to pay for simple procedures? A couple of years ago, I spent over 50% of my time at my local state house educating legislators as to why medical health care providers should decide what constitutes a treatment, not health plan administrators. That is why Dr. Bill's story is so important. He wrote his memoir in hope that the same trend that tied his hands as a physician over several decades will not repeat itself again.
   
   Dr. Bill was born, raised and educated in Turkey. Early on in his life he suffered tragedy with the loss of his own father who was a mental health care provider. During school Dr. Bill proved himself a very worthy advocate in promoting the funding of medical student exchange programs.
   
   After medical school, Dr. Bill decided to move to America and work at the Delaware State Hospital. As always, he worked hard to advocate for patients health care. He chronicles the years when he was the last psychiatrist administrator in a private psychiatric hospital. He discusses the pitfalls of health care when business administrators take over. He also discusses the fact that while administrators were making drastic cuts in health care during those years, administrative costs went through the roof.
   
   Dr. Bill's thoughtful front-line perspective is very important to what is happening in today's healthcare arena. The only problem that I found in the book was that I found parts confusing when he was jumping back and forth between years. Sometimes I was not sure if he was in Turkey or the U.S. I would recommend "The Age of Dedoctorization" to those who are in the healthcare field, patients or family members advocating for patient care, legislators and for health care business administrators.

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3 comments about Profiles in Medical History: Volume I.

1. "An absolutely fascinating account of how the course of history has turned on men's battles with disease. From famous and powerful individuals who fought the scourge of the past and present to mass decimation, it is the careful attention to the personalities involved that makes 'Profiles In Medical History'so rewarding to read."

   Dean S. Edell,M.D. Medical Jouralist KGO TV & Radio, San Francisco,CA END




2. "What fun! The 'Chicago Hope' of history. For a physician, this is not just good, it's thrilling! Beginning with imperishable truth, leavening with today's knowledge gives an engaging view of the action of disease in history. Encore! J.Joseph Prendergast,M.D. Endocrinologist President of Endocrine Metabolic Medical Center



3. Mr. Bruss, a california licensed clinical laboratory scientist, has authored a 10 page, 10 chapter paperback book about ten important historical figures and their medical histories. In each chapter, the historical significance of the person is followed by; a discription of the symptoms, historic and current prognostic information, related roles for laboratory testing, and comments about possible future significance of the disorder. The book is an entertaining "easy read". If the reader enjoys history and clinical laboratory science, the $12 price is "good value for the money". An expanded version could be a fine text for a general education college course related to history and medicine.

1 comments about Hell on Wheels: The Jean Starnes Story.

1. Since I've had the pleasure of meeting the author, I was impressed with her vivid descriptions of life on wheels. Her handicap of cerebral palsy presented her with many challenges, but not obstacles ... her faithful determination continually rises to the occasion ... yes, an inspiration to be your best ... yet keep a sense of humor.