First published 2015
Behind the stethoscope, a hidden world of uncertainty governs medical practice. Acclaimed oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee dissects the unseen forces that shape our health - from the fallibility of diagnosis to the limits of clinical trials. With keen insight, he illuminates the subtle laws underpinning modern medicine, empowering patients to navigate the system and doctors to practice more effectively.
Genres: medical, non-fiction, biography-memoir, health, history-of-medicine, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
70 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster/ TED