1. Here's Michael Crichton's review in the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/01/books/review/Crichton.t.html?ex=1333080000&en=4fd8f45b1deb71fb&ei=5089&partner=rssyahoo&emc=rss

Posted at 7:03PM on Mar 31st 2007 by Richard Moore

2. "...you cannot rely on today's medical system to keep you healthy, safe and alive."-- so true! It can pay never to assume that your doctor or pharmacist is infallible. I've had them both make booboos in my case.
Richard Day Gore

Posted at 11:20AM on Apr 1st 2007 by richard day gore

3. I agree with you Richard Day Gore, and then some. It seems through the passing yrs, Dr-patient relationships have changed, where people are suffering as a result of this so-called change.

Dr's are becoming less involved with their patients. I realize some are being over loaded with patients, which in turn does not allow them very much time per patient, then it's the patient that suffers. Usually, passed on to a specialist, then someone else, and the ball just keeps rolling.

I have been to clinics with great Dr's, it only took 2 to 4 hrs to get into the actual office to see the Dr, by that time I was in a full asthma attack, so, on to the hospital for a 3 day stay. And then I've been to Dr's who really just did not give a damn. And finally, you manage to find a good physician but; he or she only listens part time. I think that is another issue and problem we patients or clients suffer from. These so called professionals listen or hear what they want to hear. At least this has been my experience. Getting involved with my diagnosis has not been a problem, getting the Dr to listen to all symptoms is the problem. How can a Dr give a proper diagnosis without knowing what all of the symptoms are? Then if you develope new symtoms, God help you.
With so many different diseases out there, a lot of the symtoms can be very much the same, but that does not mean the treatment is the same.

Some professionals find it easier to just pass the buck, maybe it eases their conscious, I'm not really sure. I have been places where people are pushed through exams or consultations like cattle at an auction yard. And then, you have those certain, so called professionals, that might as well accuse you of lying or exaggerating your symtoms. To just up and change Dr's is not as easy as it might sound, as some of you probably know. To even have med. insurance now day's is a luxury, that is if your Dr's accept it.

I believe there are good, caring, sincere people in the medical field, we just have to find them. And by all means if you feel you are being set aside, not being cared for properly, physically or mentally, get a referral to another Dr, your life and well being may depend on it.

Sorry for writing so much, this subject concerns me very much. And to all of those without any medical insurance hang on, some things have to change sooner or later!

Blessings to all,
Take care, Jason

Posted at 5:50PM on Apr 1st 2007 by Jason Chambers

4. I think the first poster linked to an article about a different book, How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman. I actually just finished reading that one and it also talks about avoiding misdiagnosis and getting proper patient care in today's healthcare industry. Anyway, it's another good resource. I really enjoyed it.

Posted at 11:33AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Jess