Revisiting the House of God

Article Abstract:

'The House of God,' written by a Boston, MA, psychiatrist, is a novel set in a fictitious city hospital, showing the dehumanizing that takes place during medical internship. The book was successfully published in 1978 under the pseudonym 'Samuel Shem.' Some have criticized the book as overly cynical, but the author maintains that it is an accurate picture of an intern's life. Doctors usually react to the book in different ways depending on where they are in their own education or careers. Some conditions have improved for interns since the book was written, but other problems remain.

Writers, Criticism and interpretation, Fiction, The House of God (Book), Physicians as authors

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Osteoporosis

Article Abstract:

Women are affected by calcium intake, estrogen loss and exercise participation in their tendency toward osteoporosis. There are several screening tests and treatments available although there is no cure in 1997. The US National Institutes of Health has invested $105 million in osteoporosis research in 1997. A low body weight is an important risk factor for women to become prone to osteoporosis.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Osteoporosis Therapeutic Preps, Health aspects, Finance, Women, Causes of, United States. National Institutes of Health, Women's health, Osteoporosis, Bone disorder agents

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Part-timers

Article Abstract:

Physicians take part-time jobs for a number of reasons. Some take jobs with corporations to supplement their incomes with a regular paycheck. Others divide their time between a lucrative medical practice and an interesting but low-paying job such as working at a public clinic. The personal stories of several physicians with part-time jobs are presented.

Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Personal narratives, Medical professions, Employment, Part-time employment, Part time employment

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