Passing Gas and Getting Paid For It: The Musings of a Comic Anesthesiologist [Paperback]

Bart J. Borsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

Flying fish in the operating room and doctors who dress like giant colon polyps? ThatÕs right, itÕs all here and more in the story of Dr. Bart Borsky, an anesthesiologist who has been saying 'yes' to drugs for his patients since 1991. Dr. Borsky is also the author of the book on reverse psychology 'Please DonÕt Buy This!' which sold very few copies.

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About the Author

Dr. Bart Borsky, board-certified anesthesiologist, helped start Oklahoma's first liver transplant program in 1992. He also founded Laugh 'Til It Heals Productions in 2005 to promote clean, insightful medical comedy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Synergy Books (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933538724
• ISBN-13: 978-1933538723
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,772,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Still Laughing, September 4, 2009

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Sheila B. Campbell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Passing Gas and Getting Paid For It: The Musings of a Comic Anesthesiologist (Paperback)

I couldn't stop laughing out loud while reading this book. I admit that I am an anesthesiologist, and the visual images created by Dr. Borsky were hilarious. Bart has a way of describing a situation that brings out the humor that we would have otherwise missed. Fortunately, this book can be enjoyed by everyone because previous medical knowledge is not required. It is a fun book to take on a trip, and it is unlikely that anyone will mind sitting next to someone who is laughing or smiling a lot.

Sheila Campbell, M.D.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift for a Physician or Nurse, January 4, 2008

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Steven Parker "M.D." (Arizona USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passing Gas and Getting Paid For It: The Musings of a Comic Anesthesiologist (Paperback)

First off, you need to know that "passing gas" is medical slang for what anesthesiologists do in the operating room: administer vaporous medications to keep patients asleep and comfortable. I'm not sure how commonly known that is outside medical circles.

After battling death and disease all day, I appreciate a little levity. I got plenty with this volume. Despite the title, the humor is not sophomoric. "Passing Gas" makes a great gift for any physician, nurse, physical therapist, or anyone tangled up it the healthcare system, even hospitalized patients. If you like TV shows such as "Scrubs" and "MASH," you'll love this book.

--Steve Parker, M.D., author of The Advanced Mediterranean Diet: Lose Weight, Feel Better, Live Longer (2nd Edition)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious Inside Dope, September 14, 2007

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Elizabeth Bruno "Psychotherapist" (Danbury, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Passing Gas and Getting Paid For It: The Musings of a Comic Anesthesiologist (Paperback)

Want a laugh a minute at your doctor's expense? Then read Passing Gas and Getting Paid for It, a wacky take-off on doctoring by an anesthesiologist who knows how to poke fun at himself and his profession. Borsky has an ear for visual comedy, hyperbole, and slapstick humor with a touch of true compassion for patients and clueless interns thrown in the mix. A Dave Barry-esque romp, complete with a fundraising doc dressed as a polyp. No one could make this up.