The Real Grey's Anatomy A Behind-the-Scenes Look at thte Real Lives of Surgical Residents

by Holtz, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780425232118
• ISBN10: 0425232115
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-05
• Publisher: Berkley Trade

Summary

The author of "The Medical Science of House, M.D." offers this behind-the-scenes look at the real lives of surgical residents as they tackle long hours, fascinating procedures, and the emotional ups and downs that comprise the life of a student of surgery.

Author Biography

Mari Mancusi works as a television producer for the nationally syndicated women's lifestyle show, Better TV.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
The First Day	p. 5
The First Cut	p. 12
Some Background	p. 17
Codes and Trauma	p. 20
Unexpected	p. 29
Flame On	p. 32
Hospitals Never Close	p. 35
Holidays	p. 51
Truth in a Bottle	p. 59
Match Day	p. 61
Bad News	p. 72
Amputation	p. 85
Communication	p. 90
Treating Bad People	p. 110
Death	p. 118
The Personality of Surgery	p. 139
Institutions Have Personalities, Too	p. 177
Extracurricular Activities	p. 184
Family	p. 190
Hospital Roman	p. 197
Hierarchy	p. 200
Taking Care of Yourself	p. 207
Transplant	p. 217
Memento	p. 222
Strange Memories	p. 228
Evidence	p. 232
Research	p. 237
Generations	p. 242
This M&M Isn't Sweet	p. 257
The Pause That Protects	p. 262
Twenty-First-Century Charts	p. 268
Get Me off the Website	p. 277
Practice Makes Perfect	p. 279
A Discharge	p. 283
The Bill	p. 285
Planning for the Worst	p. 293
Reputations	p. 301
Index	p. 307
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