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January 02, 2008
Robert H. Bartlett, MD'63
The Salem Syndrome: A Novel of Medicine and Law, First Page Publications, 2005.
The book: Two little girls are admitted to the intensive care unit with burn injuries that indicate possible child abuse. The police investigation soon focuses on their father, and the medical, social and legal systems swing into action. Dr. Steven Crane is both a participant in and an observer of this process. He wonders if the father might actually be telling the truth. But child abuse is a horrible crime, and Crane soon learns that, where child abuse is concerned, the accused are guilty until proven innocent.
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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