num_pages: 420
description: No Other Medicine:Children of Healthcare CorruptionThis story is as fitting  and chilling  in 2011 as it was in 1973! A must read for anyone whos ever seen a blood pressure cuff wrapped around their childs arm - or their own. Michael Sutherland the attorney afflicted with cystic fibrosis and his friend Dr. Ross Manchester foster dad to an abandoned infant join forces to confront the business of healthcare corruption as the story weaves in around and back again.  Marilyn Pelletier the nurse determined to do right no matter the consequences and despite the warnings.  Tracy Thomas brilliant 5-year-old pianist who enters the hospital for a simple tonsillectomy  and leaves totally deaf. Vincent Fossari M.D. arrogant powerful oppressive dictator who rules the pediatric clinic. Dr. Fossari is a monster. NO OTHER MEDICINE questions the depravity of the forces at work in our health care industry in a way that will get into the hearts and minds of anyone who has ever been a patient cares about patients or will be a patient one day.Sadly few things have changed today. It is a story about how evil individuals penetrate the health professions and the horrifying consequences that result. And readers are brought right into the thick of it with authenticity and passion.  But this book is also about hope and aspirations. Its about surprises in unintended positive consequences.  On one side are those motivated by patient needs excellent outcomes and professional integrity and are dedicated to their patients.  On the other side are those motivated by greed and power.  When the setting is health care this conflict triggers death and destruction which become the ultimate story line.
language: English
title: No Other Medicine
publisher: None