2009-01-14 22:24:12 - Books & Books on Thursday, February 5 - 7:30pm

Who: Panchali Dhar, MD, is an anesthesiologist-a doctor who helps people undergo medical procedures free from pain. New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. During her career, Dr. Dhar has seen every imaginable human condition and has treated people from all walks of life. She recognizes that illness does not discriminate among economic class, gender, or religion. Dr. Dhar's main focus

is to explain the ever-increasing complexities of medicine in a down-to-earth, consumer-friendly manner. 'People need to understand what is happening to them when they are in a doctor's hands,' she says. 'This knowledge is power. Learning how to ‘partner' with their health-care providers gives people more control over their own destiny.'

What: Book signing and author Question & Answer eventt

When: Thursday, February 5th - 7:30pm

Where: Books & Books
9700 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL
305.864.4241

Background: Before the Scalpel: What Everyone Should Know about Anesthesia demystifies the issues surrounding the types and uses of anesthesia and addresses common fears about wakefulness and pain. Straightforward language, real-life examples, and photographs and illustrations guide you, the medical consumer. Individual chapters focus on how anesthesia is used in plastic and cosmetic surgery, during labor, and for dental care. Other chapters explore the special needs of babies and children, how surgeons and anesthesiologists have adapted their techniques in response to increased obesity rates, and how to avoid post-operative nausea and vomiting. Each chapter ends with an invaluable checklist, called 'prescriptives,' that highlights key points and provides space to take notes when you talk with your surgeon or anesthesia provider. The checklists help you ask questions relevant to your case and ensure that you receive-and remember-the answers. Visit us on the web at www.tellmepress.com
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