Something for the Pain: Compassion and Burnout in the ER
Oct 2009 · W. W. Norton & Company
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"A stunning account of the chaos of the emergency room." —Boston Globe
In this eye-opening account of life in the ER, Paul Austin recalls how the daily grind of long, erratic shifts and endless hordes of patients with sad stories sent him down a path of bitterness and cynicism. Gritty, powerful, and ultimately redemptive, Something for the Pain is a revealing glimpse into the fragility of compassion and sanity in the industrial setting of today’s hospitals.
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December 1, 2011
In his book, Paul offers an engaging and captivating glimpse into life in and out of emergency medicine. A quick and non-technical read, he descriptively presents the emotional and psychological effects emergency medicine has on him as a provider and does so with brutal honesty. If you are looking for case studies look elsewhere. These are stories about his discovery and development of the practice of compassion as a discipline in emergency medicine. This is a wonderful read.
Walt Hampton
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October 5, 2013
Quick read, straight- forward and well written. Truly enjoyed.
Jeff Kelly
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July 9, 2014
An inside look on the tolls that a high stress profession can take on someone and their family.
About the author
Paul Austin, an emergency-room doctor, is the author of two memoirs: Something for the Pain and Beautiful Eyes. His essays have appeared in Creative Nonfiction, the Southeast Review, and the Gettysburg Review. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.
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