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The House of God
Book • 1978
Published in 1978, 'The House of God' is a satirical novel by Samuel Shem that chronicles the experiences of medical interns, particularly Dr. Roy Basch, at a fictional hospital based on Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.
The novel exposes the harsh realities and dehumanizing aspects of medical residency, including the grueling hours, lack of guidance, and the psychological toll on the interns.
Under the mentorship of the enigmatic 'Fat Man', Basch learns survival strategies and the 'Laws of the House of God', which often involve breaking hospital rules to ensure patient well-being.
The book is known for its humor, satire, and its portrayal of the darker side of medical training, making it a classic within the medical profession.
The novel exposes the harsh realities and dehumanizing aspects of medical residency, including the grueling hours, lack of guidance, and the psychological toll on the interns.
Under the mentorship of the enigmatic 'Fat Man', Basch learns survival strategies and the 'Laws of the House of God', which often involve breaking hospital rules to ensure patient well-being.
The book is known for its humor, satire, and its portrayal of the darker side of medical training, making it a classic within the medical profession.
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during a reflection on his medical school experience, highlighting the book's depiction of the challenges faced by medical professionals.

Kyle Holmson

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How Kyle and Jamie Got Back to Basics and Found Balance on the Path to FI
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als ein Buch aus den 80er Jahren, das ähnliche Missstände in der Medizin aufzeigte.


Christian Becker

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as his favorite medical book.

Vlad Lakhter

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Mentioned during the podcast as a book that is still popular among medical students.

444. How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis?
Mentioned during the podcast as a book that is still popular among medical students.

How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis? (Ep. 444 Replay)
Erwähnt von Michael Pelzl als ein Buch, das den Mythos von den Halbgöttern in Weiß radikal entzaubert hat.

Narrative Medizin - mit Michael A. Pelzl
Mentioned by the podcast host as a book that inspired his second book, "The Rested Child."

#146 - Cognitive Shuffling: Ain’t Nothin’ To It
Mentioned as the source of a rule, stating any body cavity is accessible with a number 14 needle and a strong arm.

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