Martina Frei - "Medical Riddles".

Author: Martina Frei Title: Medical Mysteries Publication Year: 2011 Description: An integral part of a doctor’s work involves moments of doubt and uncertainty, when a patient and their illness become a mystery, and solving them requires considerable skill. The doctor must become a true detective, following every lead—even the most unusual ones—to bring this complex process to a final diagnosis, which often turns out to be surprising. This book is a collection of such situations, and the fact that they actually happened only adds spice to the skillfully crafted narrative. Stories that inspire, educate, and remind us just how intriguing the field of medicine is.