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Hospital Babylon

True Confessions From the Front Line of Accident and Emergency

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This book offers an amusing and insightful look into the extraordinary world of modern medicine, taking readers through various departments where medical procedures range from cosmetic surgeries to organ transplants. It introduces a cast of doctors engaging in questionable practices, including those who have inappropriate relationships with nurses and patients, manipulate insurance forms, and perform bizarre procedures. Readers will encounter a doctor specializing in flatulence, another who uses drugs before operating, and one who profits from buttock enlargements in the Caribbean. The narrative explores the motivations and eccentricities of medical professionals, raising questions about the high costs of private rooms, the roles of support staff, and the ethics of pharmaceutical companies. It delves into the complexities of patient care, including what happens during anesthesia and the hidden costs associated with treatments. Through true stories and anecdotes, this riveting account reveals the shocking realities of hospital life, prompting readers to reconsider the trust they place in medical consent forms. The blend of humor and horror makes for a compelling examination of the healthcare system.

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Hospital Babylon, Imogen EdwardsJones, anonym

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2011
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Subtitle
True Confessions From the Front Line of Accident and Emergency
Language
English
Released
2011
Format
Paperback
Pages
201
ISBN10
0593066316
ISBN13
9780593066317
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This book offers an amusing and insightful look into the extraordinary world of modern medicine, taking readers through various departments where medical procedures range from cosmetic surgeries to organ transplants. It introduces a cast of doctors engaging in questionable practices, including those who have inappropriate relationships with nurses and patients, manipulate insurance forms, and perform bizarre procedures. Readers will encounter a doctor specializing in flatulence, another who uses drugs before operating, and one who profits from buttock enlargements in the Caribbean. The narrative explores the motivations and eccentricities of medical professionals, raising questions about the high costs of private rooms, the roles of support staff, and the ethics of pharmaceutical companies. It delves into the complexities of patient care, including what happens during anesthesia and the hidden costs associated with treatments. Through true stories and anecdotes, this riveting account reveals the shocking realities of hospital life, prompting readers to reconsider the trust they place in medical consent forms. The blend of humor and horror makes for a compelling examination of the healthcare system.