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The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine

Ricardo Nuila
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The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Ricardo Nuila

The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

370

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Houston, Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine by Ricardo Nuila explores the challenges and triumphs within the U.S. healthcare system. It highlights the experiences of individuals seeking care and the health professionals striving to provide it. The book delves into systemic issues and the human stories that illustrate the complex landscape of American medicine.

Informative

Hopeful

Emotional

Challenging

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.5

3,013 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine by Ricardo Nuila receives praise for its insightful examination of the U.S. healthcare system. Readers appreciate Nuila's empathetic storytelling and firsthand experiences but note the complexity of the medical jargon used. Overall, the book is seen as a compelling call for reform, though some wish for more actionable solutions.

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Who Should Read The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine?

Readers interested in The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine by Ricardo Nuila are passionate about healthcare reform and social justice. They enjoyed Being Mortal by Atul Gawande and The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman, appreciating compassionate narratives on medicine's impact on society.

4.5

3,013 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

370

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Houston, Texas • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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