Cook, Robin. Crisis. London Pan Books. 2006. ISBN 135798642
For all who believe that the Hippocratic Oath is sacrosanct and that doctors are demi-gods, Cook shakes the very foundation of such beliefs.
Dr. Jack Stapleton is SOSed by his sister to help with her doctor husband's indictment in a case of negligence and indifference leading to the death of his hypochondriachal patient. The truth behind the death shatters the idyllic concept of concierge doctors -doctors who personal medical care to hand-picked few patients.
The lives of patients who place implicit trust in their doctors who should, in principle, treat them like royalty, may be in jeopardy from these very trusted doctors. The truth, when it comes, hits you hard.
To add spice to the proceedings is the long term celibate Dr.Jack Stapleton's, the protoganist of many of Cook's stories, engagement to Laurie. To one who has been following the lives of Jack, Laurie, Lou Saldona, Chet and Warren, the question is - what next? Will it be the birth of Jack's children?
Medical mysteries and revelations are not so much a part of this story as is the medico-legal aspect. However, the court room intrigues cannot hold a candle to the Perry Mason court room battles.
The book was O.K. O.K. only.
For all who believe that the Hippocratic Oath is sacrosanct and that doctors are demi-gods, Cook shakes the very foundation of such beliefs.
Dr. Jack Stapleton is SOSed by his sister to help with her doctor husband's indictment in a case of negligence and indifference leading to the death of his hypochondriachal patient. The truth behind the death shatters the idyllic concept of concierge doctors -doctors who personal medical care to hand-picked few patients.
The lives of patients who place implicit trust in their doctors who should, in principle, treat them like royalty, may be in jeopardy from these very trusted doctors. The truth, when it comes, hits you hard.
To add spice to the proceedings is the long term celibate Dr.Jack Stapleton's, the protoganist of many of Cook's stories, engagement to Laurie. To one who has been following the lives of Jack, Laurie, Lou Saldona, Chet and Warren, the question is - what next? Will it be the birth of Jack's children?
Medical mysteries and revelations are not so much a part of this story as is the medico-legal aspect. However, the court room intrigues cannot hold a candle to the Perry Mason court room battles.
The book was O.K. O.K. only.
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