Physician: How Science Transformed the Art of Medicine

What happened that changed the priest--the revered healer of antiquity--into a person of science? How was the modern doctor made?

Physician is Rajeev Kurapati's earnest attempt to answer this question and others central to the practice of medicine. For instance, how have the advances of medical technology influenced society's perception of death? How do physicians balance thinking with feeling when dealing with critically ill patients? How do we meet the needs of patients seeking a personal ...