Bag Balm and Duct Tape: Tales of a Vermont Doctor
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.86 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0316152587 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 263 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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. From Publishers Weekly In one of the author's asides to "Serious Reader" that dot this irreverent diary of a modern country doctor, we learn that "of all the diseases a physician may contract in the line of duty, by far the most dangerous is seriosity." That danger is remote for Conger, who after a period of "finding" himself in the Berkeley ambiance of the '60s, transplanted himself, his new second wife and their daughter to the little town of Dumster, Vt, where he envisioned a life of relative peace. In an engaging blend of rustic wisdom and big-city know-how, Conger demonstrates the management of his patients and their ailments, real and imagined. His rapport with them is such that he notes with the gently self-mocking humor that permeates his narrative, "although they know I am a misfit, they don't throw it up at me." Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. Instead, as successor to a much-loved and
When young Dr. His new patients figured they had their work cut out for them, breaking in this whippersnapper M.D. He especially brings home that most basic consideration -- the need for every doctor to be supervised by a responsible person, i.e., a nurse."An engaging blend of rustic wisdom and big-city know-how." -- Publishers Weekly. Listen in on the hilarious consultations as he finds a cure for vitaminia, induces laconic Vermonters to talk about "private" problems, and even reconstructs the formula for the "Green Pills" his predecessor invented. Beach Conger accepted a hospital appointment in rural Vermont, it was a mail-order marriage without either party seeing the other.He envisioned living out the rest of his days splitting wood, healing the sick, and being adored as a kindly country doctor. from Berkeley, California.Beach Conger's tale of his training in the ar
Ann C. said Five Stars. funnier. "True Enough" according to A Customer. Truly enjoyed this book. As a Nurse and a Vermonter I found this book to be so true of the Vermont I know and our blessed health care providers. I recommend it to anyone beginning their career in health care.. Steven Lubin said Great Read. Being a retired rual area registered nurse, I appreciate the humor.