The cost of courage
By: Richard R. Schneider
Publisher: Richard R. Schneider, MD
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Pittsburgh, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 608
ISBN-13: 9780615147697
Subjects: Internal medicine; Case studies; Cardiologists; Biography
Description: "In his startling memoir, Schneider reveals the underbelly of the medical profession and exposes the deep-rooted power struggle that exists among doctors...a power struggle that can, and sometimes does, put a patient's life in jeopardy. For Schneider, an ethical and compassionate cardiologist, this behavior is simply unacceptable. He practiced medicine with the belief that the patient must "always" and "in all ways" come first. When his colleagues and the hospital administrators allow greed and dishonesty to interfere with patient care, Schneider is left with only one decision: To stand up for his patients, no matter what the costs" -- Back cover.
Notes: "A dedicated physician shatters the medical white wall of silence" -- Cover.

Includes index.