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100 1 _aHarper, Henry Howard,
_d1871-1953
245 1 0 _aMerely the patient
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-08
508 _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.)
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Minton, Balch & Co., 1930
653 _aMayo Clinic
653 _aKidneys -- Surgery
856 4 _uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.172904
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75557
999 _c116282
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