The man with the iron tattoo and other true tales of uncommon wisdom

Viewing 15 medical cases through the eyes of two physicians during their internships and their first years of practice, this examination of Western medicine argues that doctors need to learn to deal more effectively and sensitively with medical and non-medical patient needs. Particular attention is paid to the knowledge doctors can gain from listening to their patients, and how that wisdom can be applied to help that patient as well as others. Anecdotes illustrate the wisdom of asking for help from colleagues, the role that intuition can play, and the positive power of hope.