The Medical Detectives. Book Summary

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Berton Roueché

What’s inside

A collection of true medical mystery stories that present various medical cases and the epidemiological detective work involved in solving them.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the complexity of diagnosing rare diseases
  • Appreciating the detective-like process of epidemiology
  • Learning about the historical and environmental context of diseases
  • Gaining insights into the evolution of medical research

Key Points

  • The enigma of unexplained illnesses
  • The challenges of epidemiology
  • The process of medical detection
  • Eureka moments in disease diagnosis
  • Medical investigations that read like detective stories
  • The impact of environmental factors on health
  • The importance of medical research and persistence

Who’s it For

  • Medical Professionals
  • True Crime Enthusiasts
  • Public Health Students
  • Readers Interested in Medical Mysteries

About the author

Berton Roueché was an American journalist famed for his medical detective stories, contributing to The New Yorker for almost fifty years.