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Title: An Ounce of Cure
Series Title: Produced from "The Counterfeit Man: More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse" published in 1963.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online
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Summary: "An Ounce of Cure" by Alan Edward Nourse is a satirical short story written during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the complexities and absurdities of modern medicine and the various specialties that exist within it. Through the experience of a middle-aged man, the story critiques the healthcare system’s tendency to treat symptoms while failing to address the root causes of health issues. The plot follows James Wheatley, a 55-year-old man who visits a doctor due to a pain in his little toe. What starts as a simple issue quickly spirals into a convoluted journey through various medical specialists, highlighting the fragmented nature of healthcare. Each doctor Wheatley encounters insists on passing him along to another specialist, making his condition more complex and overwhelming. Ultimately, the story illustrates the often humorous yet frustrating experience patients face when navigating the medical system, culminating in Wheatley’s realization that his toe pain has become a secondary concern amidst a plethora of unnecessary tests and consultations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nourse, Alan Edward, 1928-1992
EBook No.: 22866
Published: Oct 3, 2007
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Medical fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Ounce of Cure
Series Title: Produced from "The Counterfeit Man: More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse" published in 1963.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "An Ounce of Cure" by Alan Edward Nourse is a satirical short story written during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the complexities and absurdities of modern medicine and the various specialties that exist within it. Through the experience of a middle-aged man, the story critiques the healthcare system’s tendency to treat symptoms while failing to address the root causes of health issues. The plot follows James Wheatley, a 55-year-old man who visits a doctor due to a pain in his little toe. What starts as a simple issue quickly spirals into a convoluted journey through various medical specialists, highlighting the fragmented nature of healthcare. Each doctor Wheatley encounters insists on passing him along to another specialist, making his condition more complex and overwhelming. Ultimately, the story illustrates the often humorous yet frustrating experience patients face when navigating the medical system, culminating in Wheatley’s realization that his toe pain has become a secondary concern amidst a plethora of unnecessary tests and consultations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nourse, Alan Edward, 1928-1992
EBook No.: 22866
Published: Oct 3, 2007
Downloads: 87
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Medical fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.