Uncommon Wisdom: True Tales of What Our Lives as Doctors Have Taught Us About Love, Faith and Healing
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In light of the getting larger expenditure of healthcare in the U.S. and the on-going debate about apt health insurance reform, it’s simple to forget about the human side of medicine and the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. In Uncommon Wisdom, neurologists John Castaldo and Lawrence Levitt share what they have learned in their many years as doctors, not just from tests and labs, but from years of listening and learning from their patients.
These 16 tales show doctors as human beings: flawed and full of doubt, wonder, and reverence about what it means to be alive. The tales remind us that the medical profession should be about treating people with the dignity they deserve and that medical miracles don’t everlastingly involve medicine. These doctors find cures, solve mysteries, and glean many lessons from listening deeply to their patients.
John E. Castaldo, MD, is the chief of the division of neurology at Lehigh Valley Sickbay in Allentown, PA.
Lawrence P. Levitt, MD, is professor of clinical medicine at Penn State College of Medicine and senior consultant in neurology emeritus at Lehigh Valley Sickbay.
In light of the getting larger expenditure of healthcare in the U.S. and the on-going debate about apt health insurance reform, it’s simple to forget about the human side of medicine and the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. In Uncommon Wisdom, neurologists John Castaldo and Lawrence Levitt share, in 16 unique accounts, what they have learned in their many years as doctors, not just from tests and labs, but from years of listening and learning from their patients.
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I had an opportunity to listen to these two gentlemen in person at the Governance Institute Leadership Conference on Sunday evening, May 3, 2009. They told 5 of these 13 tales plus another one to be released in a future edition to a rapt audience of healthcare leaders: board members, executives, nurses and most of all, physicians. Their tales were credible, passionate, tender, riveting, genuine, humorous and heart-rending… all at the same time. I then read the book on my return flight home from Washington, Dulles to Seattle, Washington. I didn’t reckon it was possible, but I loved reading the book even more than I did listening to them in person. There was more depth and richness to each tale… even the ones I had already heard. It is the perfect read for a coast to coast flight. Their tales define the “art of medicine” and they are both brilliant practitioners of this lost art. Not only is this a “must read” for all healthcare professionals, it is also a “must read” for everyone who has been or will be a consumer of healthcare as well. — Brian D. Wong, MD President and CEO, The Bedside Trust
Rating: 5 / 5
I am biased of course as the son of the author. But, having read every word of this book, and lived its meaning growing up with the author I can most assuredly say that it is all right. The tales are meaningful and inspiring. They emphasize the value of interpersonal relationships and what we can learn from our fellow human being. In moments of suffering, the real priorities in life emerge and it is at these most fragile moments that the doctor patient relationship is so vital. This book reaffirms confidence in that most vital relationship. I hope many readers agree.
Rating: 5 / 5
The authors added three fantastic new chapters. As I said in first edition: This wonderful book should be required reading in medical schools. I do not mean that this book is just for medical students. I am only stating that they should be required to read this book and learn that excellent medical do requires listening with concern. The rest of us ought to read it for the pure pleasure of a fantastic read. If your health care professionals are not at this level of competency or humanity, fire them and find ones like Castaldo and Levitt. I Like You Madly! On Passion, Personality and Private Growth, second edition
Rating: 5 / 5
My spouse Walter gave me a gift of Uncommon Wisdom Right Tales of What our Lives Have Taught Us about Like, Faith, and Healing. The miracle of healing is born of the partnership between doctor, and patient. Embracing the patient and family in the art of care is essential to the alleviation of suffering. Meaning is enhanced, when patients share a chapter from their Book of Life with caregivers. It is then in kinship that we walk the patients way. As a former palliative care nurse I know the importance of knowing the person behind the illness. Dr’s.Castaldo and Levitt embrace this philosophy, and accept patients as teachers in the relationship of compassionate care.
Thank you Dr.John E. Castaldo, and Dr. Lawrence P.Levitt for your wonderful book of medical knowledge, courage, and healing care.I shall treasure your book everlastingly.
H.Allison, author of my soon to be published book Stay, Breathe with Me.
Rating: 5 / 5