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Cook County ICU
- 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases
- Narrated by: John Pruden
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics
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Publisher's Summary
Filled with stories of strange medical cases and unforgettable patients culled from a 30-year career in medicine, Cook County ICU offers listeners a peek into the inner workings of a hospital. Author Cory Franklin, MD, who headed the hospital's intensive care unit from the 1970s through the 1990s, shares his most unique and bizarre experiences, including the deadly Chicago heatwave of 1995, treating the first AIDS patients in the country before the disease was diagnosed, the nurse with rare Munchausen syndrome, the only surviving ricin victim, and the professor with Alzheimer's hiding the effects of the wrong medication. Surprising, darkly humorous, heartwarming, and sometimes tragic, these stories provide a big-picture look at how the practice of medicine has changed over the years, making it a must-listen for patients, doctors, and anyone with an interest in medicine.
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- Clara R. Arechiga
- 05-02-16
Subtle, funny and compassionate
Doctor Franklin explains through stories of patients and himself or his colleagues, how Medicine has devolved from a covenant between patient and doctor, to a business, in which everybody is treated like "corn or coal". The writing is serene, but the subject makes the good doctor furious, and with a good reason. The hospitals where he once learned and practiced, places where doctors were proud of the virtue their trade represented, are now places where only one thing matters: money.
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- Andrey Borul
- 04-19-16
Very impressive..
Made me laugh a lot, even though im not in the medical field, I have found this book exciting and had to listen in one sitting.. Definitely recommend it..
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- Molly C.
- 02-10-17
Worth a Listen!
What made the experience of listening to Cook County ICU the most enjoyable?
I really enjoyed listening to all the interesting cases that Dr. Franklin wrote about in his book, and the interplay between his work life and the affects (positive and challenging) it had/has on his personal life. Dr. Franklin is extremely honest about everything; this book isn't gory or disgusting, but it shows that doctors really are people and have strong feelings and emotional connection to their patients.
Which scene was your favorite?
My favorite scene in this listen was when Dr. Franklin wrote about a patient he saw in the clinic who ran a barbecue restaurant during his career. The description of the emotional closeness of Dr. Franklin and his patient, whom he saw many times over the course of a few years, was beautiful. The patient would bring the doctor a container of barbecue ribs at each of his clinic appointments and, later, an annual barbecued turkey (!) each year at Thanksgiving. The patient would meet the doctor at the hospital each Thanksgiving morning to give the doctor the barbecued turkey, free of charge, to share with his family to thank the doctor for his care throughout the year.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I would certainly like to listen to this book all in one sitting, but as it is 7-12 hours long (I can't remember exactly how long it is now because I'm writing this review about 6 months after I finished listening), I would never have a span of time that long available to listen all in one sitting. I certainly could listen to it and finish in one sitting; the book is well-written and would hold my attention long enough for me to listen all the way through.
Any additional comments?
Would certainly recommend this listen, especially if you like medically related books with firsthand stories of the cases that actually come through the doors of the hospital and clinic.
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- RDale40
- 12-30-18
Excellent
Loved it! Brought back memories of my over 40 years as a nurse. If we could only go back to the early 70s, when we could REALLY CARE for patients, NOT CLIENTS!
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- Nicole
- 08-14-16
Fun insight into the inner workings of a teaching hospital
I really enjoyed the patient cases and anecdotes about life as the author moved from intern to resident to full fledged physician. I wished he had spent more time on these then on trying to make them relatable to the ever changing healthcare system. These stories were incredibly interesting on their own without further exploration and make the book worthy of a listen.
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- nessa
- 10-15-20
Great book
This audio book is Very easy to listen to the narrator voice is very pleasing. The stories in this book are amazing and raw, I love how he explains his decades of experience in the medical field. As a nurse I can tell this man was a great, compassionate doctor. I highly recommend to anyone working in medicine to read this book!
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- Anabel Baez
- 01-28-20
Wished he would have been my doctor!
This book was very entertaining. Dr. Franklin made me feel like I knew him. I admire his passion for medicine and how he went above and beyond for his patients.
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- Thomas
- 07-26-16
Off Topic -
What would have made Cook County ICU better?
If the author had spoke more about the CC ICU and not his own grandiose perceptions
Would you ever listen to anything by Cory Franklin, MD again?
No - Save for some unsupported rhetoric I'm not sure I would even want to hear from this author again
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
There are some good 'Stories' in the book but some are at the expense of others, including family and patients - I think one's own character comes out best when they speak about others and not themselves-
Any additional comments?
Quite disappointed in the character as either accurately or inaccurately shown by this book-
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- SadieBug
- 05-11-16
Disappointing
Self indulgent, moderately interesting, anecdotes where the author is the falsely modest hero of each one.
7 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-04-16
Disappointed!
Placing the abbreviation " ICU" in the title lead me to imagine much more interest stories.
The tales were mostly G rated and without much genuine humor. I found the narration wooden.
I appreciate the undeniable consciousness of the writer, but the stories I have heard and repeated over the years were much more exhilarating.
6 people found this helpful
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- Robert
- 12-27-16
Great for all audiences
I'm a radiologist and I have listened to this audiobook with great interest. It is written in a language that is easy to follow for non-medical listeners and interesting for professionals.
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- S. E. West
- 05-13-19
very interesting
I loved it it's interesting to hear how medicine is set up in America and to hear about different conditions and treatment. couldn't put it down.
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- Allan
- 03-25-18
Touches the heart of the matter
an insightful work, touching on areas too often ignored nowadays. I recognise from my own childhood in London similar virtues of our local doctor and a service that is dying out. I appreciate all those in the medical profession who despite the bureaucratic obstacles still endeavour to live up to the Hippocratic oath. I especially was taken with the last chapter regarding covenant v contract agreement/understanding.
overall an well written book narrated realistically filled with humour, insight and depth.
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- Nelson Gomes
- 01-11-19
True remarks on medicine
Many history about working in hospital with life experiences makes very valuable observations but same time same strong opinions about certain subject could be discussed . Funny episodes about medical arrogance something people still don't talk about.
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- Sheldon
- 04-01-18
sightly below average
too much exposition with a wooden delivery. if you are really into the genre read it otherwise stay away
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- DEANVEGGY
- 02-11-18
hard to put down
big book, still sorry to reach the end. chapter on being medical technical advisor on The Fugitive movie sublime/hilarious. hat off.
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- RMCC
- 04-17-16
Brilliant
An excellent read. This book is full of pearls of experience and wisdom. Yes, one will learn little tidbits of medical information, but moreover you will get a taste of what it is like to be a doctor and to look after people. The great thing about Dr Franklin is his ability to convey the excitement of the practice of medicine, whilst still being honest about the day to day realities of the profession and the final chapter is a particularly honest representation of where medicine is at in today's world. As a doctor myself, I would highly recommend this title to any aspiring doctor or medical student, but also to the general audience wishing to understand and appreciate more about what doctors do for their fellow humans.
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- Sarah Faherty
- 03-10-21
Couldn't finish it
I am a lover of the medical genre, but this one disappointed, I found the narrator difficult (check out a sample before you buy!) & the story just didn't flow for me .... much more information on famous faces & interaction with the media then medical cases
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- Nikki
- 09-05-20
Odd computer generated voice over. Couldn't listen
I lasted about 10 seconds, this is a stilted computer generated voice that reads it. Couldn't listen.
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- Benjamin
- 02-18-17
Great medical stories
loved the listen. so many fascinating cases from his years of experience. His reflections on the medical system is insightful. It was narrated well.
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Absorbing!
A captivating listen as Dr Franklin takes you on a journey. Thoroughly enjoyed this book, particularly as the stories span over three decades showing just how much medicine has changed over the years.
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Very Interesting.
I enjoyed the historical aspect of this book which is a bit like an autobiography rather than 'lectures'. How true are the changes in health care as far as the Dr/Patient relationship from older times when one was eye to eye where now the computer screen plays such a big part in the surgery or clinic.
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- 05-18-16
great stories told well.
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-30-19
great easy listening!
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- Karen banks
- 08-31-19
Humble Brag
Chapter after chapter of humble bragging. Would like to hear more detail about actual cases rather than how amazing this doctor is. I gave it a fair shot, will be getting a refund. 2/5 Do not recommend.