About the book
In By the Bedside of the Patient, Nortin Hadler places current efforts to reform medical education — from the undergraduate level through residency programs and on to continuing medical education — in historical context. In doing so, he traces the evolution of medical school curricula, residency and fellowship programs, and the clinical practices they promoted. Hadler examines crucial junctures in history to locate the seeds for reform. Some believe that medical education and training should highlight literature, ethics, and culture, while others emphasize science and efficiency to abbreviate the time from entry to licensure. Neither of these approaches, Hadler argues, maintains or improves patient care, which should be at the core of medical education and practice. Hadler contends that most reform attempted thus far constitutes, at best, little more than a reshuffling of the basic curriculum and, at worst, an augmenting of medicine’s predilection to measure, grade, and record. Examining generational changes in medical education, Hadler mines sixty years of training and practice to identify mistaken approaches and best practices. Ultimately, in the contemporary era of managed care, Hadler argues for a clinical practice that draws on the best available scientific knowledge, transmits the wisdom of experienced clinicians, reforges an empathetic relationship between physician and patient, and treats each patient as an individual — all centered on restoring the mandate to care.
Editions of By the Bedside of the Patient
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469626666
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469684093
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469626673
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890847669
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In By the Bedside of the Patient, Nortin Hadler places current efforts to reform medical education — from the undergraduate level through residency programs and on to continuing medical education — in historical context. In doing so, he traces the evolution of medical school curricula, residency and fellowship programs, and the clinical practices they promoted. Hadler examines crucial junctures in history to locate the seeds for reform. Some believe that medical education and training should highlight literature, ethics, and culture, while others emphasize science and efficiency to abbreviate the time from entry to licensure. Neither of these approaches, Hadler argues, maintains or improves patient care, which should be at the core of medical education and practice. Hadler contends that most reform attempted thus far constitutes, at best, little more than a reshuffling of the basic curriculum and, at worst, an augmenting of medicine’s predilection to measure, grade, and record. Examining generational changes in medical education, Hadler mines sixty years of training and practice to identify mistaken approaches and best practices. Ultimately, in the contemporary era of managed care, Hadler argues for a clinical practice that draws on the best available scientific knowledge, transmits the wisdom of experienced clinicians, reforges an empathetic relationship between physician and patient, and treats each patient as an individual — all centered on restoring the mandate to care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is By the Bedside of the Patient about?
In By the Bedside of the Patient, Nortin Hadler places current efforts to reform medical education — from the undergraduate level through residency programs and on to continuing medical education — in historical context. In doing so, he traces the evolution of medical school curricula, residency and fellowship programs, and the clinical practices they promoted. Hadler examines crucial junctures in history to locate the seeds for reform. Some believe that medical education and training should highlight literature, ethics, and culture, while others emphasize science and efficiency to abbreviate the time from entry to licensure. Neither of these approaches, Hadler argues, maintains or improves patient care, which should be at the core of medical education and practice. Hadler contends that most reform attempted thus far constitutes, at best, little more than a reshuffling of the basic curriculum and, at worst, an augmenting of medicine’s predilection to measure, grade, and record. Examining generational changes in medical education, Hadler mines sixty years of training and practice to identify mistaken approaches and best practices. Ultimately, in the contemporary era of managed care, Hadler argues for a clinical practice that draws on the best available scientific knowledge, transmits the wisdom of experienced clinicians, reforges an empathetic relationship between physician and patient, and treats each patient as an individual — all centered on restoring the mandate to care.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in By the Bedside of the Patient?
Medicine and Nursing > Medicine / Healthcare: general issues / topics > Medical profession > Doctor / patient relationship
Where can I read a sample of By the Bedside of the Patient?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469626666
How long is By the Bedside of the Patient and how many pages does it have?
By the Bedside of the Patient has 224 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book By the Bedside of the Patient?
Nortin M. Hadler
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
By the Bedside of the Patient is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469626666) and paperback(ISBN 9781469684093) and ebook(ISBN 9781469626673) and pdf(ISBN 9798890847669)
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