The surgeons
Charles R. Morris
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The surgeons
Published
October 29, 2007
Publisher
W. W. Norton
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9780393065626
ISBN-10
0393065626
Description
"Over the course of a year, Charles R. Morris gained unprecedented access to the operating room, the patients, and even the closed-door meetings where the surgeons criticize their own performance. Showing how these extraordinary doctors rise to meet the demands of their virtuosic profession, Morris takes us on a late-night "harvest run" to secure a transplantable organ, and he brings us to the operating room where Jan Quaegebeur, "the greatest congenital surgeon in the universe," rebuilds a newborn baby's malformed heart. Perhaps most poignantly, we hear the story of young Erika Maynard, whose illness tested her parents' faith and the limits of modern medical technology." "With each new patient and each new procedure Morris shows us how doctors think, how they judge one another, and what really drives health care costs in America today. Along the way, he explores the fascinating history of heart surgery, investigates the influence of Big Pharma and medical device makers on practice and prices, and details the thrilling new technology being developed, including a fully functional mechanical heart - a once-futuristic device that is shockingly close to becoming a reality."--Jacket.
Subjects
Texas Medical Center
Urban Medical Centers
An artist in the university medical center
Indiana University Medical Center, 1903-1993
Urban medical centers
Imperial Medical Center of Iran
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The surgeons?
This edition of The surgeons has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The surgeons?
For most readers, The surgeons typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
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What is the word count of The surgeons?
The estimated word count for The surgeons is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The surgeons?
The surgeons was written by Charles R. Morris.
When was The surgeons published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 29, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.