The Love Surgeon
A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation
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Sarah B. Rodriguez's "The Love Surgeon" delves into the disturbing practices of Dr. James Burt, an OB-GYN who performed an experimental procedure he called "love surgery.
" The book examines the ethical failures and regulatory shortcomings that allowed Burt to operate for decades.
It highlights the harm inflicted on his patients and the delayed response of the medical establishment.
Rodriguez explores the complex interplay of consent, medical regulation, and the power dynamics within the medical profession.
The book serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of patient autonomy and the need for robust oversight.
" The book examines the ethical failures and regulatory shortcomings that allowed Burt to operate for decades.
It highlights the harm inflicted on his patients and the delayed response of the medical establishment.
Rodriguez explores the complex interplay of consent, medical regulation, and the power dynamics within the medical profession.
The book serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of patient autonomy and the need for robust oversight.
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Sarah B. Rodriguez, "The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation" (Rutgers UP, 2020)
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Claire Clark
Sarah B. Rodriguez, "The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation" (Rutgers UP, 2020)
