Gynaecologists

(Dehumanisation of gynaecology) Gynaecologists, or "female butchers" as they were called, competed to see who could cut out a uterus, deliver a baby with forceps or remove a cyst faster. At times, the demonstration of operations and the skilful use of the scalpel were more in the interest of fame...

Small Gods. How Poles Die. Volume 2

(Evaluation of care systems) In his previous, acclaimed book Small Gods (Empik Bestseller nomination), the author was employed as a paramedic in a hospital. This time, he travelled with the ambulance service to dramatic cases and took part in on-call duty in the ED. After...

Spare parts

(Surgery/transplantology, ethical considerations) Difficult everyday life, history of transplantation, shocking cases and ethical issues. Mezrich also reflects on his vocation as a doctor. He recalls stories of courageous pioneers and independent surgeons whose...