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The Art Of Medicine: Healing and the Limits of Technology
Hardback
Main Details
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The Art Of Medicine: Healing and the Limits of Technology
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Herbert Ho Ping Kong
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With Michael Posner
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:270 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 162 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781770411739
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| Classifications | Dewey:610.696 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
ECW Press,Canada
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| Imprint |
ECW Press,Canada
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| Publication Date |
15 July 2014 |
| Publication Country |
Canada
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Description
Legendary internist Dr Herbert Ho Ping Kong advocates a more holistic approach to patient care, including not only modern technology but also more basic skills like seeing, hearing, palpation, empathy and advocacy. In The Art Of Medicine, Toronto Western Hospital's legendary internist Dr Herbert Ho Ping Kong draws on his vast dossier of personal cases and five decades as a clinician, to examine the core principles of a patient-centred approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Author Biography
Dr. Herbert Ho Ping Kong is a senior consulting physician at the University Health Network and a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto. His practice has focused on difficult diagnostic problems for which he has a national reputation. Michael Posner was a feature reporter for the Globe and Mail for 15 years, has written five books, two plays, and won a Genie award for best supporting actor in a movie.
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