Passionate Medicine: Making The Transition From Conventional Medicine To Homeopathy [Paperback]

Robin Shohet (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2007

Passionate Medicine is a compelling record of the journeys of five doctors and two veterinary surgeons from conventional medicine to homeopathy. In search of truth and healing in their profession, the contributors challenge the shortcomings of conventional medical training and methods, in particular the notion that effective clinicians should be objective and emotionally detached. Their insightful autobiographical stories clearly demonstrate the cost of the 'dehumanising' principle to the medical profession and argue for a more holistic, caring model that regards self-knowledge, passion and the ability to create successful practitioner-patient relationships as central to the healing process. The contributors make a convincing case for the inherent ability of people to heal themselves and for the changing role of the clinician from expert to facilitator. This book is a thoughtful and illuminating consideration of the relationship between the medical profession and alternative therapies, and will prove compelling reading for all trainee and practising medical professionals.

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About the Author

Robin Shohet is a freelance management consultant, psychotherapist and writer. He lives in Moray, Scotland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub (December 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843102986
• ISBN-13: 978-1843102984
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,838,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Passionate Medicine: Making The Transition From Conventional Medicine To Homeopathy (Paperback)

This book consists of seven personal stories of doctors and vets and their journey to homeopathy and holistic medicine. The authors' personalities shine through their words; these are the kind of doctors you wish you had in your neighborhood clinic. I loved the chapter written by Peter Gregory, a veterinarian. He has a deep understanding of the relationship between humans and animals and confirms the phenomenon of pets sharing some of their owners' medical issues. Dr Kaplan points out the importance of humor in healing. I definitely have to find out more about Provocative Therapy! Great read, my only criticism is maybe the author of the collection could have included a couple of stories from outside of his personal circle, maybe even from other countries. That would give it a more general perspective. In any case, nice job.