

“Groopman has written a unique, important and wonderful book…You’ll never look at your own doctor in the same way again.” - Steven D. Although physicians make use of science, this book argues that medicine is not itself a science but rather an interpretive practice that relies on clinical reasoning. A New Yorker staff writer, best-selling author, and professor at Harvard Medical School unravels the mystery of how doctors figure out the best treatments. “Splendid and courageous…Groopman lifts the veil on the most taboo topic…the pervasive nature of misdiagnosis.” - Ron Chernow, author of ALEXANDER HAMILTON, TITAN, and THE HOUSE OF MORGAN How Doctors Think defines the nature and importance of clinical judgment. "A highly pleasurable must-read." Kirkus Reviews, StarredĮvery reflective doctor will learn from this book.every prospective patient will find thoughtful advice for communicating successfully Publishers Weekly, StarredĪ book to restore faith in an often-resented profession, well enough written to warrant its quarter-million first printing.Ī cogent analysis of all the wrong ways his fellow practitioners are trained to appraoch the patients they treat.Ī sage, humane prescription for medical practitioners and the people who depend of them.

Jerome Groopman is bringing out his most essential book yet, HOW DOCTORS THINK." Boston Phoenix
