Reflections on Doctors: Nurses' Stories about Physicians and Surgeons (Kaplan Voices) [Paperback]

Terry Ratner (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1427798257 | ISBN-13: 978-1427798251 | Publication Date: September 2, 2008 | Edition: Original

Nurses share what it’s like to work with doctors—when it’s like a smooth-running machine, when communication breaks down, and how it directly affects the patient. Hear from people new to the field as well as those who have been in nursing for decades about power differences, gender dynamics, and the challenge of public perceptions.

Edited and introduced by a registered nurse, Reflections on Doctors is a resource for nurses and anyone who wants to better understand the healthcare professionals who care for them.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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About the Author

Terry Ratner, RN, MFA, is a registered nurse, freelance writer, and creative writing instructor. Ratner’s nursing career has spanned more than 17 years at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, a level-one trauma hospital in Phoenix. As a long-time advocate of positive nurse-physician relationships, she has researched and written extensively on the subject for national nursing publications, including NurseWeek and Nursing Spectrum.

Ratner teaches creative writing in a variety of settings from community colleges to a school for homeless children (Thomas J. Pappas) to wellness communities throughout the Valley of the Sun. In 2004, she launched an Arts and Healing program for children undergoing dialysis. Ratner is a strong proponent of clinical narratives, the writing of stories to assist nurses in understanding themselves and their practice. She has won awards in both national and local nonfiction competitions. Her writing has appeared in Johns Hopkins Nursing, American Nurse Today, eHealthcare Strategy & Trends, Today in PT, Raising Arizona Kids, Phoenix Magazine, and The Jewish News of Arizona. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona. www.terryratner.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; Original edition (September 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1427798257
• ISBN-13: 978-1427798251
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #592,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for Nurses and Student Nurses, January 26, 2009

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Avemck "Ave" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reflections on Doctors: Nurses' Stories about Physicians and Surgeons (Kaplan Voices) (Paperback)

I received this book as a gift. Being an RN for 34 years, I found so many of these Nursing Stories validated my Nursing experiences. The story that I was most affected by was "Refusing Doctors' Order" by Karen Klein, RN.
Though fortunately this is not common in my nursing practice, those events of my career that stand out the most are when I have advocated for a patient. "Smart enough not to be a doctor" By Pamela F. Gonzalez RN says it all about how I feel about my profession. This is great reading for any Nurse, Student Nurse or other healthcare professionals. Kudos to the nurses who have shared their stories. I loved it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Nurse ....., January 27, 2009

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azgrandma (arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reflections on Doctors: Nurses' Stories about Physicians and Surgeons (Kaplan Voices) (Paperback)

I found this to be an interesting, easy read. The book contains many short stories from nursing professionals and how they each have a unique story. I didn't find it to be negative as the other reviewer noted. I especially liked the short story by Carolyn Lounsbury, LPN, "Ms. Manners".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection!, January 2, 2009

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J. Daniels "RN" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reflections on Doctors: Nurses' Stories about Physicians and Surgeons (Kaplan Voices) (Paperback)

I loved this collection. I was expecting more negative stories, but was impressed about how even the negative comments on doctors were for the most part turned around for the good. These are great to read after a bad day at work, to remember why you got into nursing, and to reflect on the privelege we have as nurses to be a part of patients' lives.