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The Song of Our Scars: The Untold Story of Pain
Haider Warraich
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Publisher
Basic Books
Date
April 19, 2022
Non-Fiction
Science
A doctor’s personal account of how modern medicine’s failure to understand pain has made care less effective.
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... very well written ... A must-read for anyone with chronic pain and those in the health professions.
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... fascinating ... Warraich makes a convincing case for a deeper understanding of pain and a 'truly ‘person-oriented’ ' healthcare system ... This solid survey makes a memorable case that those in pain need not suffer in silence.
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A clear and timely examination of the complexities of pain.
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