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January 02, 2008
Robert H. Bartlett, MD'63
Piece of Mind: A Novel of Medicine and Philosophy, Ferne Press, 2006.
The book: Neurosurgeon Donald Ingram confronts the challenges of four seriously ill patients using his untried theories of the mind-body connection. What was confined to the philosophical comes to life as he wrestles with the relationship between brain, mind and soul. A professor who can no longer recall words that begin with F, a Secret Service agent who monitors care for a top-secret patient and the unexpected appearance of a long-lost love force the highly structured doctor to reassess his priorities.
The author: Robert Bartlett is professor emeritus of surgery at U-M. His clinical career included general surgery, trauma and life-support systems. His research has been recognized with many awards, including election to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. He also has authored 12 medical monographs and texts.
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