02368cam a22003493u 4500 22866 UtSlPG 20260610133527.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Nourse, Alan Edward, 1928-1992 An Ounce of Cure Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from "The Counterfeit Man: More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse" published in 1963. Release date is 2007-10-03 Produced by Greg Weeks, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "An Ounce of Cure" by Alan Edward Nourse is a satirical short story written during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the complexities and absurdities of modern medicine and the various specialties that exist within it. Through the experience of a middle-aged man, the story critiques the healthcare system’s tendency to treat symptoms while failing to address the root causes of health issues. The plot follows James Wheatley, a 55-year-old man who visits a doctor due to a pain in his little toe. What starts as a simple issue quickly spirals into a convoluted journey through various medical specialists, highlighting the fragmented nature of healthcare. Each doctor Wheatley encounters insists on passing him along to another specialist, making his condition more complex and overwhelming. Ultimately, the story illustrates the often humorous yet frustrating experience patients face when navigating the medical system, culminating in Wheatley’s realization that his toe pain has become a secondary concern amidst a plethora of unnecessary tests and consultations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Medical fiction Produced from "The Counterfeit Man: More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse" published in 1963. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22866 63962 63962