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Language
English
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Book Summary
Dissenting Diagnosis is a revealing non-fiction examination of how medicine is practiced in India today. Co-authored by Dr. Arun Gadre, a rural gynaecologist, and Dr. Abhay Shukla, a public health physician, the book compiles the voices of 78 practising doctors across private and public sectors to explore how patient care is affected by systemic pressures. Written for readers who care about healthcare reform, medical ethics, and the rights of patients, this book carries a calm, determined, and hopeful tone.
Structured as a documentary inquiry, Dissenting Diagnosis blends first-hand accounts with policy analysis, showing how unnecessary investigations, costly medications, and unequal access distort care. The authors, drawing on decades of NGO work with SATHI, present practical avenues for reform—from strengthening patient rights to tougher regulation of the private sector and advancing universal healthcare. The narrative remains accessible, with clear explanations of key concepts and the real-world impact of systemic choices.
Readers will encounter vivid stories from both sides of the health system, set against the backdrop of rural Maharashtra and urban policy debate, illustrating the stakes for families and communities. The book highlights the balance of evidence and empathy, offering a grounded, credible portrait of a profession at a crossroads and a path toward healthier, more trustworthy care.
After finishing Dissenting Diagnosis, readers will gain a grounded understanding of the forces shaping medical care in India and a sense of how progress can be pursued. It leaves you with a clear call to informed advocacy, encouraging readers to think critically about rights, access, and accountability, and to imagine a healthier, more transparent health system.
Product Details
Author
Arun Gadra
Publisher
Penguin Books
Language
English
SKU
BK0362301
ISBN
9788184007015
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
₹ 60 Off