Pan Pan Doctor
Author: Dayananda LINGEGOWDA
Publisher:
Published: 2017-11-12
Total Pages: 448
ISBN-13: 9781549849787
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIndian doctors enjoyed the 'God status' since ancient times, rapidly losing their reputation in recent times. Practising Medicine was once regarded as noble profession, but now it is under constant criticism from everywhere. On one hand, attacks on doctors are on rise and on the other hand, doctors are feeling medical profession is becoming a thankless job. In this ever increasing gap in patient -doctor relationship, both sides end up on losing side.'No Country For Doctors' is a medical fiction novel which critically looks into the root cause of this problem. It narrates the systematic erosion of ethics of medical profession by corrupt system. The novel is a fine blend of love story, conflicts of regional languages of India with English, and various medical issues that haunt the system from inside and outside. A very rare topic has been dealt by the writer, where medical issues are coved not only in depth, but also with finer details. The novel is narrated in a unique style, where each chapter engages the readers as a separate story, yet, all these stories in a linear narrative shape the novel beautifully.The novel is inspired by real life incidents; hence the readers invariably end up in identifying themselves in one of the characters. The readers can connect incidents in their life with happenings of the novel, ultimately become a part of the narrative when they complete the reading. This novel helps the readers to achieve a understanding of medical profession. This experience will make them empathize with medical professionals in future. Prologue Doctors in India were always revered and held high on the pedestal that they literally enjoyed the status of 'God'. Practicing medicine was considered a very noble profession. Alas! The scenario has changed drastically in recent times. Every other day the news channels broadcast attacks on doctors; criticism is on the rise leading to the doctors feeling that their job is a thankless one. It is really unfortunate to see this wide gap emerging in the relationship of a doctor and a patient. It is important to note that it is a no win situation for both. This story is a fictional narrative of the medical profession through the life of the protagonist Dr.Vishwa. A boy's journey from a remote village in Karnataka, India to the world of medicine with its dynamic undulations and bitter sweet experiences inspired by real life incidents is intricately weaved into a hard hitting novel. The author, a medical practitioner himself has provided insight into the various medical profession related issues with in-depth and fine details, especially the systematic erosion of medical ethics by the corrupt system. The Indian education system, politics, poverty, people, emotions, conflict of regional languages, English language requisition and of course the medical world is described in real time through the chapters. Here the uniqueness lies in each chapter engaging the reader with a complete story in itself; however the flow of narrative from one chapter to other intertwines to make this a distinctive novel. The real life inspired sequence of events in this novel will surely make the readers identify with the characters, emotions and incidents at one point or the other making them an integral part of the narrative. The author wants to emphasize that he absolutely has no intentions of hurting the sentiments of our citizens with regard to caste, creed, community, religion, language, professions and existing systems in our society. This novel is solely a sincere attempt to restore the faith of people in doctors by facilitating an empathetic understanding of the challenges that exist in the medical profession. Trust you will enjoy Dr.Vishwa's roller coaster ride through life... Satyameva Jayate!!!