From Doctor to Healer: The Transformative Journey (Paperback)

~ (Author), Gloria St. John (Contributor) "In the American mind, technology and evolutionary progress go hand in hand..." (more)
Key Phrases: technomedical model, technomedical paradigm, technomedical system, Bethany Hays, Jim Gordon, United States (more...)

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Why train for seven years in Western ways and then move to homoeopathy and Chinese medicine? This book traces the transformational journeys of 40 American physicians who have made this move, outlining the basic models of American health care - technocratic, humanistic and holistic - on the way.

Product Details

• Paperback: 326 pages
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press; 1 edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813525209
• ISBN-13: 978-0813525204
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #915,958 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book should be required reading for all physicians., December 7, 1998

By A Customer

"From Doctor to Healer" should be required reading for every medical student and physician. It is a classic text that clearly and concisely defines the paradigm shift that is occurring in medicine. The authors describe the characteristics of the old paradigm - "technomedicine" - and those who practice it; the bridging "humanistic" medicine with its distinguishing features; and the new paradigm of "holistic" medicine with its defining attributes. In the process of their superb illumination of the ways in which these types of medical practice differ, the authors use heart-rending and evocative interviews and comments from physicians who are stuck within the old paradigm, those who are making the shift, and those who have been through the transformation and have survived in their profession. The book is invaluable for physicians who are feeling isolated and confused about the imbalances they feel in their professional lives. The stories of other physicians who have had the same feelings and experiences, suffered the same wounds, felt completely alone in their anguish and longing for a different way to practice, will comfort and encourage readers to continue on their own paths to transformation within their profession. Patients who are seeking to understand their physicians, or looking to find a physician who is ready to be a partner in their healing process will be greatly assisted in their search by the information and insights in this book. I highly recommend it to anyone who has any contact with the medical profession.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Doctor to Healer, July 8, 2007

By	L. Hollow (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book changed my professional life in a very positive direction. I had many realizations and have begun to study several different forms of alternative healing as a result of the content in this book. Very affirming and life changing for me. I also enjoyed the way it was written with quotes from other physicians and healers.
I highly recommend this book and purchased another copy to lend out to others.