How Medicine Works and When It Doesn't

by F. Perry Wilson

  • Grand Central Publishing
  • 2023
  • ISBN: 1538723603
  • 304 pages
  • WorldCat
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About the Book

Through stories from his own practice and historical case studies, Dr. F. Perry Wilson, a physician and researcher from the Yale School of Medicine, wants readers to understand medicine and medical science the way he does: as an imperfect and often frustrating field, but still the best option for getting well. By clarifying the realities of the medical field today, Dr. Wilson gives readers the tools they need to make informed decisions, from evaluating the validity of medical information online to helping caregivers advocate for their loved ones, in the doctor’s office and with the insurance company. ebook icon Audio book icon
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About the Author

Dr. Wilson grew up in Connecticut before attending Harvard College, where he graduated with honors in biochemistry. He then attended medical school at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, before completing his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2012, he received a Master's degree in Clinical Epidemiology, which has informed his research ever since. At Yale since 2014, his goal is using patient-level data and advanced analytics to personalize medicine to each individual patient. He is the creator of the popular online course "Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend Is Wrong" on the Coursera platform.

Source: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/francis-p-wilson/

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