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Indian Pediatr 2017;54: 81 |
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Book Review
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YOLO
Shilpa Aroskar
Body & Soul Books, Leadstart Publishing Pvt
Ltd.,
Mumbai 400 037, India.
Pages: 147 ; Price: 199/-.
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This book comprises of real life medical stories
which the author has acquired from her rich professional repertoire. The
hallmark of these stories is how a doctor has perceived her patients and
their illnesses from a totally different perspective. Rather than just
treating it as a ‘case’ or a ‘disease’, the learning point from the book
is that we need to see our patients and their sufferings from a holistic
and a sensitive angle. With this open mindedness to learn from her
patients the author has narrated important life’s lessons of hope.
Courage, attitude of gratitude for what we have, savouring every moment
of life, not postpone our dreams, spending time with our loved ones
before it’s too late, disembarking from the rat race and many more. The
stories also prove that ‘faith’ is the cornerstone of medical
profession. The power of a positive mind goes a long way in healing and
a good doctor needs to offer a complete holistic care of the mind, body
and soul is well depicted. The last chapters on the life of a doctor,
challenges faced today in the net savvy google era by doctors,
doctor-patient relationships, euthanasia are all true to the core.
Deftly, written in an honest and a simple manner YOLO
is an inspiring and thought-provoking book. I would highly recommend
this book for every doctor and patient.
Pramod Jog
President, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, 2016.
Kamdhenu Business Bay, 5th Floor,
Plot No. 51, Sector 1,
Near Juinagar Railway Station, Nerut,
Navi Mumbai 400 706, India.
Email:
dr_pramodjog@yahoo.co.in
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