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Rana Awdish

    Rana Awdish, MD, FCCP, crafts narratives that delve into the harrowing realities of critical illness and the profound resilience of the human spirit. Her writing, deeply informed by her personal journey through severe sickness, illuminates the vital role of empathy, connection, and communication within healthcare settings. Through her work, she endeavors to enhance the patient experience and foster a more compassionate dialogue between medical professionals and those they serve. Her contributions stand as a testament to the transformative power of shared humanity when confronting vulnerability.

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    IN SHOCK
    • 2018

      IN SHOCK

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.5(199)Add rating

      In Shock is a riveting first-hand account from a young critical care physician, who in the passage of a moment is transfigured into a dying patient. This transposition, coincidentally timed at the end of her medical training, instantly lays bare the vast chasm between the conventional practice of medicine and the stark reality of the prostrate patient. Hauntingly perceptive and beautifully written, it allows the reader to transform alongside her, and watch what she discovers in our carefully cultivated, yet often misguided standard of care

      IN SHOCK