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Explore a topical and controversial look at modern medicine with The Tyranny of Health. Published by Routledge, this book examines the consequences of the rapid explosion in health awareness and how it affects both patients and medical professionals. Through the lens of Michael Fitzpatrick, a full-time inner-city GP, readers gain a unique perspective based on real-world experience in a medical surgery. This work explains complex health statistics and recent research findings using straightforward language. It challenges the impact of health propaganda, arguing that constant health scares can lead to unnecessary anxiety for the public. By looking at how everyday activities like sunbathing or dietary choices are framed, the book provides a deep dive into the regulation of lifestyle in contemporary society. It is an essential read for those interested in medical, legal, and social sciences.

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Written by Michael Fitzpatrick, a practicing inner-city GP, providing real-world insights from daily medical practice.

Uses straightforward language to make complex health statistics and research findings easy for any reader to understand.

Explores the social and psychological impact of health propaganda and constant health scares on the general public.

Analyzes how the regulation of lifestyle and increased health awareness affects the relationship between doctors and patients.

Offers a critical perspective on how everyday activities are perceived through the lens of modern medical research.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
11 October 2000
Listed Since
09 February 2007

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