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The Cost-Effective Use of Leeches and Other Musings of a Medical School Survivor
 
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Tongue-in-cheek essays written during the author's four years in medical school. Halftone illustrations. Softcover.

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  • Paperback: 141 pages
  • Publisher: Galen Press; 1 edition (November 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1883620139
  • ISBN-13: 978-1883620134
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,564,097 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding and insightful!, September 2, 1999
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Dr. Drayer gets to the heart of the issues facing the medical profession today with a good dose of humor and warmth. Whether you've worked in the hospital or not, you'll appreciate the honesty and forthrightness the doctor uses in his description of today's medical system. Perhaps most happily of all, Dr. Drayer turns his pen upon himself as well, letting us know that no one, not even the author, is above making the occasional mistake so intrinsic to learning this most difficult of professions. Bravo!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, December 1, 1999
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An excellent look into the world of medicine! Dr. Drayer's outlook is one all doctors should share. Insightful, honest, and often hilarious. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in good reading.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Drayer is intelligent, insightful -- and hilarious!, April 2, 1999
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Clever and witty! A must-read for every pre-med/medical student who has a hard time laughing at himself/herself -- Dr. Drayer will teach you how!
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4.0 out of 5 stars I like it!
It's got a good beat, and you can dance to it!!!
Published on January 3, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars He's my kind of dermatologist!
Currently living with a medical student, I can truly attest that most of Dr. Drayer's book is 100% correct. Read more
Published on October 2, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-READ!
Just as you don't have to be a doctor to love "ER," you'll love Drayer's essays even if you've never been to medical school! Read more
Published on January 26, 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars A typical surgeon: everything but surgery is beneath him.
This author's bitter portrayal of everything medical save surgery is a bit irritating. As a current 4th year medical student this book reminded me of most people at the end of... Read more
Published on July 29, 2000 by Matt Chanin

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Funny book... an easy read, really enjoyed the interactions with patients. Waiting for his next book!
Published on March 24, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
This is the best book I've read yet dealing with the medical profession. Dr. Drayer is hilarious, and really gets it right on the nose every time. Read more
Published on February 28, 2000 by al

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent commentary
This was a very insightful book, with a lot of humor mixed in. I have read several books about the field of medicine, but this was certainly the most interesting and fun to read... Read more
Published on December 3, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars not much about leeches in the book
I bought the book to learn more about leeches, but it was a bunch of stuff about med school and not much about leeches. Read more
Published on April 19, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Extraordinary!!!!!
This book does a fabulous job of captivating the true experiances of being a med student in such a brilliant way. Read more
Published on December 21, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Cutting-edge and hilarious!
This was the most insightful look at medical school I've yet seen. Dr. Drayer has a wonderfully sharp wit, and gets to the heart of what goes on behind the scenes in a large... Read more
Published on November 4, 1998

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