"A Country Doctor" relates many entertaining and insightful experiences as a long-time Family Physician moves to Appalachia and learns to be the local Country Doctor. The patient case files range from funny stories to life and death dramas. Meanwhile, the doctor discovers the value of the old timey house call and how much is left to learn in treating even common illnesses. He discovers the pitfalls inherent in the business of medicine and the dangers hidden in the use of information technology. This is a valuable and enjoyable book for anyone who has ever experienced health care in the United...