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Title: A Little Disappointing
Review: I read this book from the perspective of a fellow physician who served her residency at an institution that prided itself on its trauma services. I think that the stories Dr. Huyler relates are common experiences of young doctors everywhere, and any of us could write a book about the patients and the politics we see. I recognized many of my patients and colleagues in these stories. I think most of the chapters were good starts, but most could have used more development. It brought back memories to me of a night on trauma call as an intern, on my parents 40th anniversary. An older couple came into our hospital, also celebrating their 40th anniversary. The husband had lost his way on the country roads surrounding the midwestern city where I trained. He was hit head on going the wrong way on a limited access road. Neither survived. I almost quit medicine that night, and I knew I certainly didn't want to do ER or trauma. The problem with this book is it seems to lack a soul.
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