My Operation: A Health Insider Becomes a Patient
My Operationis a word picture worth a thousand data points. It can give us insights into the depths of our ambivalence to the health care system. --Murray Enkin and Alex JadadA very powerful and important book. Sholom tells the story of his patient journey with insight and yet with humanity and humility. Required reading for every student in the health care disciplines! --Michael DecterAnyone who has ever or will ever go under the knife will want to grab -- as both a weapon and guide -- Sholom Glouberman'sMy Operation. This compelling account argues imperatively for the voices of patients neglected by a system that too often imposes abject silence. --Lynn Crosbie