02537cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000370012624500230016326400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250801850040352013990058853400680198765300160205565300230207185600430209485600430213799900190218075557UtSlPG20260610134740.0mcr n260607r20251930utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a30024744  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aRD1 aHarper, Henry Howard,d1871-195310aMerely the patient 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2025-03-08  aTim Lindell, Laura Natal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"Merely the Patient" by Henry Howard Harper is a memoir written in the early 20th century that recounts the author's experiences as a patient undergoing a serious kidney operation. This book combines elements of medical narrative, humor, and personal reflection, addressing the often overlooked perspective of patients in the medical process. The author shares insights into the patient experience and critiques the clinical environment he encountered during his medical journey, revealing the emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals in similar situations.  In "Merely the Patient," Harper chronicles his painful ordeal with a dysfunctional kidney leading up to surgery and the complexities surrounding his subsequent recovery. His narrative captures the anxious anticipation of various examinations, his encounters with medical staff, and the procedures that caused him both physical and psychological distress. Through a blend of humor, candid observations, and an exploration of the healthcare system, Harper illustrates the often bewildering and impersonal nature of hospitals while also paying homage to dedicated medical professionals who aided in his recovery. The memoir ultimately serves as a reflection on the importance of empathy in medicine and the need for clearer communication between doctors and their patients. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Minton, Balch & Co., 1930  aMayo Clinic  aKidneys -- Surgery4 uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.17290440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75557  c116282d116282