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Patient in the White Coat

Name: Patient in the White Coat
Author: Rosalind Kaplan
ISBN: 9781607148074

by Rosalind Kaplan

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Overview

A wise and moving memoir of a young doctor’s journey from health to illness and back again Rosalind Kaplan had it all—loving husband, newborn son, and an Ivy-League medical degree with a promising career ahead. That was, until the day when an accidental “stick” with an infected needle changed everything. In one day, Rosalind Kaplan went from doctor—poised, confident, and in control, to patient—isolated, unsure, and terrified. At the time, Hepatitis C was incurable and rife with stigma, and the last thing Dr. Kaplan expected to be dealing with. She enrolled as a subject in medical studies on the disease, pushed herself through long days at work, and struggled to keep her relationship with her family and friends exactly as it once was. Her courage and determination paid off, but only with the painful realization that even the strongest individuals must sometimes accept the support of family, friends, and doctors. Now, Dr. Kaplan shares her unique perspective on the fascinating world of medicine.

About the Author, Rosalind Kaplan

Rosalind Kaplan, M.D., earned her B.A. at Brandeis University (1982) and her M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1987). She completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. She also completed a clinical fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine at the Philadelphia Psychoanalytic Association. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kaplan is a regular speaker at support group meetings for sufferers of Hepatitis C. In addition, she is the facilitator of physician support groups based on a program called Finding Meaning in Medicine. She was listed as one of the top doctors for women in Philadelphia Magazine.