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The Power of Patient Stories: Learning Moments in Medicine Paperback – October 23, 2012
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- Print length204 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 23, 2012
- Dimensions6 x 0.46 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101478178302
- ISBN-13978-1478178309
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- Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 23, 2012)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 204 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1478178302
- ISBN-13 : 978-1478178309
- Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.46 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #104,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #30 in Doctor-Patient Relations
- #51 in Medical Ethics (Books)
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Customers find the book insightful and enlightening. They appreciate the patient stories and their subsequent medical decisions. The book is relevant for today's practitioners and patients.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2012Dr. Griner's book is a very thought provoking and insightful view into the field of medicine and patient care. Having been on "both sides of the fence" as a registered nurse, a patient, and now teaching health promotion and disease prevention at the college level, I wish this book had been written some thirty-odd years ago! The experiences described with patients, their families, and fellow physicians, along with pondering the challenging questions at the end of each chapter, should be a part of every health professional's knowledge base. As a required text, "The Power of Patient Stories" would benefit students in nursing and medical schools, and, as most of us end up with some kind of hospital experience during our lifetime, would also give patients a valuable glimpse into the realm of medical decision making. I plan on using some select chapters as a basis for discussion in my course next semester. I have no doubt they will elicit some stimulating responses as well as promote learning and perspective. A good read.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013I read Dr. Griner's book without putting it down. It is insightful, inspiring and clearly demonstrates a commitment to self-improvement. His caring for those he is entrusted with is evident. His devotion to improving care for his patients through introspection, better instructional methods and suggestions for institutional advancement as well are exceptional. But, I am not a doctor or healthcare professional! I am an airline pilot, retired military officer and my education is primarily in computer science. I found myself relating Dr. Griner's stories to situations I have encountered or might encounter in my professional career. I found strong parallels between the medical community and the aviation community. In particular, Dr. Griner's suggestions relating to process review and performance review. The aviation world has already made great progress in resource management training and performance review. We have a long way to go, but the safety record of air travel reflects the success of such programs.
I feel this book has something for everyone. I would highly recommend it to anyone - but it should be required reading for all those interested in or currently in a medical precession.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2014This book will benefit people in the healthcare profession the most, but not only.
I am not a physician, just a layman interested in the world of medicine. Having had the good fortune to obtain Dr. Griner's book, I read it with the greatest interest and have learned more about the inner work of the practice of medicine than ever before. This book helps you to see your own medical situation through the eyes of a physician and is most useful to understand his or her actions. The honesty and candidness with which Dr. Griner has writen his book is truly astounding.
The case histories with the subsequent medical decisions are fascinating and compel you to think what you would do in a similar situation. - Don't be afraid of the medical terms you don't understand, Wikipedia is an excellent help. This book is a fountain of knowledge and captivating to read.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2013Dr. Griner is a smart, thoughtful, and experienced physician. This book offers nuggets of clinical wisdom harvested over decades of experience. Very readable, very powerful, and very relevant for today's practitioners and for patients who wish to see the world of medicine through the eyes of a master clinician. The book derives its energy from real patients, their stories and from the ethical issues their situations present. If competence consists of the demonstrated habit of reflective practice - this is it.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2012There are two kinds of educational experiences that are especially clear in medicine.One is explicit, and consists of specific kinds of information or techniques--for example anatomical structures or chemical pathways or suturing; the other is implicit, and involves exposure to the functioning, values and styles of master cinicians, lab chiefs and mentors. Of the two types,implicit educational experiences are far more powerful and lasting. Paul Griner's book is an articulate collection of implicit educational experiences from a master physician, and offers rich opportunities for reflection on issues of deep importance in medicine. And it's a great read!
Jeremiah A Barondess, M.D.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012Oh, gosh, that's a harsh title I just wrote: self-aggrandizing twaddle. But really this book is just that. With it's title The Power of Patient Stories one thinks that this MD author was moved by patient's personal histories, excited by interesting cases, had something special to share that might make you a better practitioner or at least warm your heart. Not so. This book exists to make the author feel good about himself, to gloat over times his diagnosis was right and his colleagues were wrong, and to trot out hackneyed medical chestnuts like "If you hear hoofbeats, don't think of zebras."
Don't waste your time or your money on this tome.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2013The format was a pain to use on Kindle. The answers to the questions should have been right there after they were posed instead of being at the back or the end. Also the cost of this product is way too much for what it is.


