Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing
Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy2010s
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Science & Nature2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing, Victoria Sweet explores a holistic and personalized approach to healthcare, emphasizing the significance of time, observation, and connection in healing. The narrative highlights the importance of understanding the individuality of each person and the transformative power of attentive care in the medical field.
Inspirational
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Serene
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Review Roundup
Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing by Victoria Sweet is praised for its insightful exploration of holistic healing and patient-centered care. Readers appreciate Sweet's personal anecdotes and thoughtful reflections on modern medicine's pace. However, some critique it for a slow narrative pace. Overall, it effectively advocates for a more compassionate medical practice.
Who Should Read Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing?
Readers who appreciated Atul Gawande's Being Mortal or Abraham Verghese's Cutting for Stone would enjoy Slow Medicine: The Way to Healing by Victoria Sweet. This book appeals to those interested in the art of medicine, holistic healing, and personal narratives about healthcare's humanistic aspects.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy2010s
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Science & Nature2017
Adult
18+ years
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