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In this book, Dr. Meador draws on his nearly sixty-year medical career for nuggets of advice with both compassion and humor. Although there may not be a defined medical disease behind every physical symptom, Dr. Meador reminds us that the reason behind a symptom may be found if a doctor observes and listens carefully to a patient. He believes an effective physician treats a patient, not just a patient's disease"--

Recounting a series of case studies, Dr. Clifton K. Meador shows how he came to reject a strict adherence to the prevailing biomolecular model of disease and its separation of mind and body. He studied other theories and approaches and adjusted his practice accordingly to treat what he called "nondisease".

Filled with fascinating case histories, this book describes the authors encounters with patients who exhibited clear symptoms but had no definable disease. Dr. Clifton Meador explains how these cases led him to rethink his orthodox assumptions about medicine and to pursue new methods and approaches - including more in-depth interviewing and listening techniques - for helping such patients.

Success in medicine, like so many other fields is dependent on a strong relationship with a mentor. This book describes some of the best examples of strong leaders in medicine who helped others through their wisdom and insight. -Steven Gabbe, M.D. Dean, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center In the years since Meador finished Vanderbilt School of Medicine in 1955, he has had the privilege of training under eight inspired teac...

The poignant, funny, and authentic account of Vanderbilt University medical school on the cusp of the age of modern medicine. It is the story of an idealistic young man who, after intense education and personal growth, became a caring physician.

Designed for patients with persistent symptoms that defy diagnosis, Puzzling Symptoms transforms the baffled patient into a diagnostic detective with Dr. Meador's easy-to-understand methods. The book also contains many intriguing tales gleaned by a medical practice spanning over fifty years as well as his colleague's most fascinating case studies . Dr. Meador's own narrative flair has created a book that is as engaging as it is helpful.