Dissecting Humour: Life Is Stranger Than Fiction, a Humorous Look at Medicine - Softcover

Janine Nic Andela; Boddy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955126800 ISBN 13: 9780955126802

Publisher: BURGUNDY Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

"Dissecting Humour" is a collection of amusing, toe curling and, at times, horrifying urban legends and anecdotes from thoseinthemedicalprofession. Frombushclinicsindeepest Africa to the National Health Hospitals in England, the reader is treated to eye-opening accounts of what really goes on behind-the-scenes: inventive use of drugs, mischievous med students and lost tempers are just some of the subjects covered in this light-hearted read.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"Dissecting Humour" is a collection of amusing, toe curling and, at times, horrifying urban legends and anecdotes from thoseinthemedicalprofession. Frombushclinicsindeepest Africa to the National Health Hospitals in England, the reader is treated to eye-opening accounts of what really goes on behind-the-scenes: inventive use of drugs, mischievous med students and lost tempers are just some of the subjects covered in this light-hearted read.
After reading this book you will never see medical staff in the same light again!

Dissecting Humour is supporting an International Charity Trust called "CIDA" which provides a new and innovative 4- year tertiary education system in Johannesburg for the very poor of Southern Africa who would not otherwise have the opportunity to progress in this sector.

From the Inside Flap

Depression, stress, infections, cancer and the associated gruelling treatments, spinal injuries, war and cultural intolerance, relationship decay and emotional pains seems to involve more and more people we know; and how often do we find ourselves periodically sinking into despair while we contemplate the realities and complexities of today's living.

My mother developed mouth floor cancer recently and received invasive neck clearance surgery and immediately thereafter developed dire post-operative intensive care complications; following this she was subjected to months of radiotherapy and is now very weak in remission and is depressed, but in spite of all these necessary but dreadful interventions she maintains a joyful sense of humour. I dedicate this book to her and to anyone out there that is suffering from cancer, experiencing anxiety, having problems of any nature and those who are finding it difficult to cope.

Edition details

• Publisher: BURGUNDY Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0955126800
• ISBN 13: 9780955126802
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200