What Your Doctor Really Thinks: Diagnosing the Doctor-Patient Relationship

by Ian Blumer

Ian Blumer looks at the doctor-patient relationship what your doctor will and wont tell you in the examining room.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0888822154
• ISBN13: 9780888822154
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Dundurn Press
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A sceptic is now a convert

I am a lay person always on the lookout for greater understanding of health issues and in particular how it is that physicians go about figuring out what is wrong with us. I guess it's almost like a hobby for me. Anyhow, when I saw the reviews for Dr. Blumer's book, I must admit I was sceptical. I mean...five stars each time...come on now. But my scepticism is now gone. The accolades are deserved. This is a great book. It is not only informative, but is very funny. Who would have a thought a doctor could be this amusing and informative all at once? Anyhow, I would heartily endorse What Your Doctor Really Thinks. ...

My mother recommended it!

It is not often that my mother and I have common interests in literature, but on this occasion we surely do. She is seventy and I'm forty, yet we both found this book not only informative, but highly entertaining. We both would highly recommend it.

Now the secrets out...and I'm sure glad

I came across this book at my local library and what an eye opener! I had no idea that there were so many "behind the scenes" things going on in my doctor's office. Like that he was secretly looking things up in his text books when I was in the examining room. Or that I may have been referred to him, not because he was the best doctor, but rather because he was friends with my family physician. Geesh! I loved finding out these hidden secrets. I bet there isn't a person around that wouldn't find this book both entertaining and informative.

Now I really know what my doctor means

What an amazing book. I've been looking for ages to find a medical book that told me things I needed to know when I saw my doctor, but in clear, simple and precise language. And this sure fit the bill. Informative, but not overwhelming. And fun too! Multiple choice quesitons, no less. I'd highly recomend this book to anyone with health problems; indeed to anyone who sees a doctor for any reason. I think any time you see the doctor in the future you will feel more knowledgeable and be a more informed consumer. And had fun in the process.