#1 New York Times BestsellerIn Being Mortal, bestselling author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its endingMedicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming birth, injury, and infectious disease from harrowing to manageable. But in the inevitable condition of aging and death, the goals of medicine seem too frequently to run counter to the interest of the human spirit. Nursing homes, preoccupied with safety, pin patients into railed beds and wheelchairs. Hospitals isolate the dying, checking for vital signs long after the goals of cure have become moot. Doctors, committed to extending life, continue to carry out devastating procedures that in the end extend suffering.Gawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses his profession's ultimate limitation, arguing that quality of life is the desired goal for patients and families. Gawande offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly, and he explores the varieties of hospice care to demonstrate that a person's last weeks or months may be rich and dignified.Full of eye-opening research and riveting storytelling, Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end. Read more

An explosive, deeply reported exposé of Johnson & Johnson, one of America’s oldest and most trusted pharmaceutical companies—from an award-winning investigative journalist“A page-turning drama that raises life-or-death questions about the world’s largest healthcare conglomerate.”—Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of King: A LifeOne day in 2004, Gardiner Harris, a pharmaceutical reporter for The New York Times, was early for a flight and sat down at an airport bar. He struck up a conversation with the woman on the barstool next to him, who happened to be a drug sales rep for Johnson & Johnson. Her horrific story about unethical sales practices and the devastating impact they’d had on her family fundamentally changed the nature of how Harris would cover the company—and the entire pharmaceutical industry—for the Times. His subsequent investigations and ongoing research since that very first conversation led to this book—a blistering exposé of a trusted American institution and the largest healthcare conglomerate in the world.Harris takes us light-years away from the company’s image as the child-friendly “baby company” as he uncovers reams of evidence showing decades of deceitful and dangerous corporate practices that have threatened the lives of millions. He covers multiple disasters: lies and cover-ups regarding the link of Johnson’s Baby Powder to cancer, the surprising dangers of Tylenol, a criminal campaign to sell antipsychotics that have cost countless lives, a popular drug used to support cancer patients that actually increases the risk that cancer tumors will grow, and deceptive marketing that accelerated opioid addictions through their product Duragesic (fentanyl) that rival even those of the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma.Filled with shocking and infuriating but utterly necessary revelations, No More Tears is a landmark work of investigative journalism that lays bare the deeply rooted corruption behind the image of babies bathing with a smile. Read more

With over 3.5 million copies sold, the bestselling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now completely revised and updated!For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's, and other dementias, the book is widely known for its authoritativeness and compassionate approach to care. Featuring everything from the causes of dementia to managing its early stages to advice on caring for those in the later stages of the disease, it is widely considered to be the most detailed and trusted book available. Highlighting useful takeaway messages and informed by recent research into the causes of dementia, this new edition has been completely updated. It features • brand-new content on everything from home care aides to useful apps to promising preventative techniques and therapies• practical advice for avoiding caregiver burnout—plus tips for when and how to get additional help• a completely new two-column design that allows readers to quickly access what they needThe central idea underlying this indispensable book—that much can be done to improve the lives of people with dementia and of those caring for them—remains the same. The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide. Read more

“An unforgettable nonfiction thriller, expertly reported….A tremendously revealing and twisted ride, where life and death are now mere cold cash commodities.”—Michael Largo, author of Final ExitsAward-winning investigative journalist and contributing Wired editor Scott Carney leads readers on a breathtaking journey through the macabre underworld of the global body bazaar, where organs, bones, and even live people are bought and sold on The Red Market. As gripping as CSI and as eye-opening as Mary Roach’s Stiff, Carney’s The Red Market sheds a blazing new light on the disturbing, billion-dollar business of trading in human body parts, bodies, and child trafficking, raising issues and exposing corruptions almost too bizarre and shocking to imagine. Read more

The book is a combined memoir and medical saga of one large family's multi-year battle with cancer, with a victory and a tragedy. Although it describes the unusual circumstance of a family in which a physician father and a son were stricken by advanced-stage, early-onset cancers, the book primarily focuses on the inspiring story of the son, who--at age 29--was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and fought valiantly for 3 years before succumbing at 32. The son's diagnosis reflected an alarming development--the global rise of cancer in younger people. The book is framed to be helpful to cancer sufferers and their families and offers wide information about the science behind cancer and its treatment--past, present, and possible future. It also chronicles the harsh experience of undergoing treatment, faced with extraordinary courage. The book deals with family, love, loss, science, and spirituality. Read more

*Have you been told someone you love is dying? Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, anxious, or feeling like you have no idea what to do or what to expect? Are you determined to keep the one you love free from pain and discomfort? Are you desperate for help? Then keep reading…*"As a physician, I am constantly struck by how little guidance the medical community provides around care at the end of life -- it is truly one of the greatest gaps in our care of patients. The Dying Process takes a bold step toward beginning to fill that gap by leaning into some of the difficult conversations that arise around the topic of death and dying." - Lauren Pace, MDDeath is an inescapable part of human life.Yet, as magnificent as modern medicine has become, it simply does not prepare us for this inevitable reality.And so, when that time does come…When we find out someone we love is dying...We are overcome with shock, sadness, and fear.As a Nurse Practitioner, educator, and Death Coach, Katie Duncan has been an end-of-life guide for many precious humans and a mentor to their heartbroken families.Through her years of experience with death and dying, Duncan explains the process as transitional stages beginning months before death.She will leave caregivers feeling empowered and prepared in what is likely to be the most challenging, vulnerable, and distressing time of their life.In this guidebook, you will discover...Expertise walking you through the last moments of human life.Simple yet effective ways to keeping your loved one free from pain and discomfort.Forgotten but essential “To-Do’s” before the death of a loved one.Surprising ways death and dying are similar to birth.Powerful stories that will open your eyes to the unique treasures of death and dying.Remarkable ways death and dying lend the opportunity for so much beauty, wonder, and tranquility.Crucial self-care techniques to avoid caregiver burnout.The most meaningful words to share and the most precious gifts you can give your loved one before they die.The Dying Process will reframe your fears and uncertainties when caring for someone at the end of life.Whether you are a family member searching for answers, a caregiver looking for recommendations, or a friend just trying to understand, you will receive invaluable tools and guidance to support your loved one through the last days of their life.If you want to help your dying loved one find peace at the end of their life's journey, scroll up and click "Buy now with 1-Click!" Read more

"25 Real Patient Stories" reveals the untold experiences that unfold within the walls of hospitals and outpatient clinics, offering a touching glimpse into the humanity that binds patients and medical professionals together. Join a junior doctor working in psychiatry, family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, and many more medical specialties.Poisonous mushrooms, naked streakers and bodily waste on the walls - follow along 25 crazy, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking stories of real patients. Each story brings to life the raw emotions, tough decisions, and unexpected moments that shape the junior doctor's path through the diverse world of healthcare – and leaves out no details.*Includes 25 stories and three short bonus stories* Read more

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A gripping portrait of trauma surgeons and their place in the controlled chaos of a trauma center, as told by a 40-year veteran of trauma care. For all the awe-inspiring medical stories we might hear and the hospital dramas that dominate the ratings on television, most of us have no conception of the daily, Herculean efforts of trauma surgeons. A good trauma surgeon must be a conductor presiding over an orchestra of healthcare providers as their patients cling to life by a thread. They are also a steely quarterback who can’t be rattled when they throw an interception—lingering on a past failure would only ruin their ability to care for the next patient, and the next. They have an encyclopedic knowledge of medical science and are practiced in the art of instinctively reacting to whatever emergency comes flying at them on a stretcher, in addition to doing anything they can to comfort patients’ distraught families and friends.All Bleeding Stops gives readers an intimate look at what goes on inside a trauma center, highlighting injuries sustained in car crashes, shootings, and stabbings—basically anything bleeding, obstructed, or perforated. Having lived and breathed trauma for four decades, Dr. Cohn is an ideal guide to demystify the role of the trauma surgeon and their place in a hospital. He pulls back the curtain to clarify such questions as:  What exactly is a trauma surgeon, and what does one do? How does a trauma center function, and what really goes on in the operating room? How do you mold a medical student into a surgeon who can stay cool and act decisively when a patient’s life hangs in the balance? His answers are infused with sobering tales from his career as a military surgeon and in trauma centers across the country as well as his descriptions of high-profile medical stories. Read more

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In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, effective communication with Spanish-speaking patients has become an imperative skill. Miscommunication can lead to delays in treatment, misunderstandings, and potential risks to patient safety.Imagine the implications of misdiagnosis or missed opportunities due to a language barrier. It's a situation no healthcare professional wants to face. However, there's a solution at hand.Introducing our new bundle: "Learn Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals: 3 Books in 1: Speak Medical Spanish in 30 Days!"Say goodbye to generic language apps that fail to address your specific needs and embark on a focused language-learning journey.Our brand-new medical Spanish bundle comprises 3 essential books 1:Foundations of Medical Spanish: Lay the groundwork with an introduction to medical terminology and basics.Fluent Medical Communication: From terminology and anatomy to procedures, prescriptions, and emergencies – equip yourself with the vocabulary that matters most.Cultural Competence in Healthcare: Elevate patient care through understanding cultural nuances and enhance your skills through additional practice.But that's not all – you'll also gain access to a range of remarkable bonuses, available exclusively with us:Native-led Spanish Course: Unlock the path to fluency through captivating video lessons led by a seasoned Spanish expert.100 Medical Spanish Flashcards: Master terminology effortlessly with a comprehensive set of carefully crafted flashcards.Audio Pronunciations: Refine your articulation with audio recordings of commonly used medical terms and expressions.30-Day Study Plan: Experience swift progress with a well-structured study plan designed to integrate learning effectively.Real-life Medical Scenarios: Gain insights as you listen to native Spanish-speaking medical professionals navigate crucial patient situations.Explore a treasure trove of bonuses valued at $100+. All are included in the price you see today.To sum it up, our all-inclusive workbook equips you with:A comprehensive guide to mastering medical Spanish within just 30 days.A native-led Spanish course that guarantees fluency.Exclusive medical Spanish bonuses that enhance your patient interactions.Don't pass up the chance to excel in Medical Spanish – seize your copy now and embark on a journey toward seamless communication with Spanish-speaking patients. Your path to proficiency begins here. Read more

Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for NonfictionThe Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down explores the clash between a small county hospital in California and a refugee family from Laos over the care of Lia Lee, a Hmong child diagnosed with severe epilepsy. Lia's parents and her doctors both wanted what was best for Lia, but the lack of understanding between them led to tragedy. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest, and the Salon Book Award, Anne Fadiman's compassionate account of this cultural impasse is literary journalism at its finest.______ Lia Lee 1982-2012Lia Lee died on August 31, 2012. She was thirty years old and had been in a vegetative state since the age of four. Until the day of her death, her family cared for her lovingly at home. Read more

A collection of more than fifty hard-to-crack medical quandaries, featuring the best of The New York Times Magazine's popular Diagnosis column—now a Netflix original series“Lisa Sanders is a paragon of the modern medical detective storyteller.”—Atul Gawande, author of Being MortalAs a Yale School of Medicine physician, the New York Times bestselling author of Every Patient Tells a Story, and an inspiration and adviser for the hit Fox TV drama House, M.D., Lisa Sanders has seen it all. And yet she is often confounded by the cases she describes in her column: unexpected collections of symptoms that she and other physicians struggle to diagnose. A twenty-eight-year-old man, vacationing in the Bahamas for his birthday, tries some barracuda for dinner. Hours later, he collapses on the dance floor with crippling stomach pains. A middle-aged woman returns to her doctor, after visiting two days earlier with a mild rash on the back of her hands. Now the rash has turned purple and has spread across her entire body in whiplike streaks. A young elephant trainer in a traveling circus, once head-butted by a rogue zebra, is suddenly beset with splitting headaches, as if someone were “slamming a door inside his head.”In each of these cases, the path to diagnosis—and treatment—is winding, sometimes frustratingly unclear. Dr. Sanders shows how making the right diagnosis requires expertise, painstaking procedure, and sometimes a little luck. Intricate, gripping, and full of twists and turns, Diagnosis puts readers in the doctor’s place. It lets them see what doctors see, feel the uncertainty they feel—and experience the thrill when the puzzle is finally solved. Read more

It was just one tiny lump, but it was big enough to change their whole world.Christi is living the life she has always dreamed of-married to a good man, a stay-at-home mom to three beautiful, talented girls. Everything is just as it should be.Except it isn’t.The day Christi’s husband is diagnosed with a deadly sarcoma her happy life changes in an instant. Suddenly, she is thrust into the terrifying world of cancer treatment. How will she help her husband make the life and death decisions? Will she be able to help him survive the crushing side effects of the therapy? Will she have the courage to face all the challenges alone, hundreds of miles from the family she loves?Follow along through the misdiagnoses, the heart-wrenching choices, and the unexpected setbacks. In her open, transparent manner, Christi shares all the details with you – what the experience was like as well as what she learned that made it all a bit easier.Christi’s story is full of raw emotion but is also laugh-out-loud funny in the most unexpected places. The Life and Death of Lumpy Parker is a lifeline for those who will face an unwanted diagnosis of any kind and for everyone who loves them. Read more

NOW AVAILABLE: THE NEW UPDATED AND EXPANDED 2025 EDITION WITH EXPERT SECRETS TO PASS THE EXAM EFFORTLESSLY AND UNLOCK YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS!👉 KEEP READING TO FIND OUT HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR 5 BONUSES!Want to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker without having to retake the exam multiple times?Want to focus your study efforts on what is actually covered on the exam, avoiding unnecessary content?Tired of wasting hours on outdated study methods that leave you frustrated and drained?If you answered YES, then this study guide is perfect for you!We understand the effort you're putting into building a successful future, and we know how challenging this exam can be. That’s why our credentialed expert, with decades of experience, has created the ultimate guide to help you succeed!With 59% of candidates failing, the odds may seem stacked against you—but with this guide, you’ll be prepared to beat the statistics and pass with confidence!This is just a small part of everything you will find inside “LCSW Study Guide 2025 Edition”:Comprehensive breakdowns of every key concept covered on the exam—nothing is left out!5 proven strategies to study smarter and approach exam day with confidence and zero stress.Easy-to-understand reviews of all tested subjects, crafted to save you time and effort.Insights into the profession’s current standards and scope of practice, thoroughly updated for 2025.The #1 secret technique thousands of students swear by to pass with ease—no endless memorization required!And Much More!As a special gift, you’ll gain access to 5 exclusive bonuses that will supercharge your preparation and boost your confidence:A workbook in eBook format with 600+ practice questions!A comprehensive eBook with detailed explanations for all 600+ practice questionsThe ASWB Exam GuidebookThe Useful LCSW ChecklistThe LCSW Handbook in eBook formatEven if you have little time to study, this high-quality guide, fully aligned with the standards and official exam content, will be your most valuable resource!Don’t leave your future to chance. Scroll up, click 'Buy Now,' and take the first step toward your brilliant career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker! Read more

"wonderfully honest, vulnerable, insightful, and brilliantly written book." -Amazon Review ★★★★★Imagine holding a baby girl's life in your hands - now imagine she's no bigger than a soda can.Every year, nearly 4 million babies are born in the United States. Most arrive safely and go home with their families in a matter of days. But not all babies come into the world healthy and almost half a million arrive well before they are expected. These newborns need tiny medicine.Told from the first-person perspective, Dr. Chris DeRienzo - a neonatologist, health system leader and frequent keynote speaker - walks readers through the human experience of caring for the world's smallest and sickest patients. Readers will learn the secrets of the NICU, the loneliness that comes with life and death decisions, and the incredibly powerful sense of purpose and triumph that comes with just making it through the night and keeping everyone alive. In the end, this book delivers an insider's view of what it's really like to serve the world's tiniest humans.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING"Tiny Medicine is a wonderfully honest, vulnerable, insightful, and brilliantly written book. I can't recommend it enough" - 5 Star Verified Review"This book is for anyone that is interested in incredible stories abouts urvival against the odds, and the people that ensure that they do" - 5 Star Verified Review Read more

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'The End of Medicine' by Dr Vernon Coleman will change the way you see the world. Wherever in the world you live, this book will change the way you think of doctors and nurses. The medical establishment has decided that to protect us all from imaginary global warming doctors must dramatically change the way they work. As a result doctors are abandoning established practices and their responsibilities to patients. Million will die because of the changes. 'The End of Medicine' is full of answers to questions you didn't know you had to ask. And it includes details of the way nanotechnology will change your future. This is truly the end of medicine. Read more

Pocket Medicine, 8th Edition, is a must-have resource for fast answers to the diagnostic and therapeutic questions you’ll face on rounds and exams. Edited by Dr. Marc S. Sabatine and compiled by residents, fellows, and attending physicians at the world-renown Massachusetts General Hospital, this best-selling reference provides dependable, up-to-date information needed to make an accurate diagnosis and develop a state-of-the-art treatment plan. Featuring easily accessible bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, Pocket Medicine provides focused coverage of internal medicine in the traditional, easy-to-use binding you know and love. Read more

More than ten million people worldwide live with Parkinson's disease, and their spouses are most likely to be their primary caregivers. The transition from spouse to caregiver is not an easy one, often causing frustration, resentment, sadness, fear, and concern about the future. A lot has been written about caring for the Parkinson's patient, but their caregivers need a book to help them cope with the enormous life changes that Parkinson's brings to a relationship. This book does that. Barbara Davis's husband had Parkinson's for over twenty years. She wrote this book after more than two decades of personal experience because she wanted to chronicle the serious matters that most Parkinson's partners don't like to talk about publicly, and the feelings and frustrations they are embarrassed to share. By discussing these challenges openly and honestly, this unique book seeks to help others in ways that are not otherwise easily accessible, and to let them know that they are not alone in dealing with the negative life impacts of Parkinson's Disease.  Advice from a Parkinson's Wife is realistic and enlightening, providing stories and advice from someone who's been there, along with practical suggestions for how to cope with the changes caregivers experience. Among the topics covered in the book are:How your marriage changes and what caregiving does to youHow to handle doctor visitsWhat to do about falls, clinging, masks, and variabilityHandling guilt and other emotionsSuggestions for practical things you can do to make things easierBeing a caregiver is tough, but with the wisdom, compassion, and advice in this book, the hope is that you can find moments when you can experience something approaching happiness, pleasure, and maybe even joy. Read more