'Beyond the Stethoscope' by Dr. Satya Pal Gupta is a sequel to his equally captivating book called Clinical Diagnosis. This time, the book is focused on the surgical perspective. It incorporates preoperative and postoperative periods. The author has mentioned that this book aims to contribute to fostering awareness and promoting best practices. He's presented us with alarming statistics - “251,000 people succumb to medical errors annually in the USA. In India, an estimated 5.2 million medical errors occur each year, leading to 400,000 deaths due to adverse drug reactions. Similarly, in the UK, and Australia, thousands of lives are lost annually due to medical errors.” The author divided the book into 14 chapters. Starting with "Clinical Examination" and ending with "Emergencies in Medicine." The book covers various medical issues that the author has seen or dealt with. The author has written the book clearly and concisely. Every incident is discussed in a way that conveys context and viewpoint. Regardless of the success of a case, individuals must learn a lesson and implement it. One main feature has improved from his previous work. At the end of every chapter, there is a glossary that describes the scientific words. Anyone who isn't from a medical background might be able to understand the book easily. Lastly, for a medical or post-grad student, this book is extremely useful for lifelong learning. Even experienced medical practitioners and patients, I suppose, will find it an asset. If you believe in learning from simple things and the mistakes made in the past. Be sure to pick up ‘Beyond the Stethoscope’ for valuable insight into the medical world.
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