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Partridge India The Doctor Gene by Deshpande
What should a Doctor be? A tribute to the medical profession The Doctor Gene offers a collection of stories from the journey of the author Dr. Rajas Deshpande pursuing his medical career from deep inside rural India all the way to an advanced Canadian university. In this heartfelt memoir Deshpande narrates the inside story what a doctor thinks and feels when interacting with a wide range of patients the thrills of saving lives and solving health puzzles every day. He also untangles the intricate mysteries of both the positive and the dark sides of human behaviour encountered while treating patients and interacting with their families. From strokes epilepsy and dementia to AIDS heart disease and suicide The Doctor Gene talks about situations from a patients as well as a doctors point of view. While still genuinely caring for the patient todays doctor finds it difficult to interact naturally and make decisions simple and critical under the perpetual shadow of medicolegal threats. Deshpande also addresses many such issues faced by the medical world discussing their possible solutions. The Doctor Gene provides a deep insight into the noble medical profession highlights the immense importance of a healthy doctorpatient relationship and confesses how some patients teach doctors about life love and sacrifice.show more