Breathless: The Role of Compassion in Critical Care

In a heartbeat, you or someone you love may be rapidly transformed from a life of health and wellness to one of critical illness. In this medical memoir, Ronald Kolter, M.D., takes readers to the front-lines of caring for critically ill patients who are "breathless"--having trouble breathing. Drawing from four decades of experience as a physician in an intensive care unit, Kotler shares compelling stories of patients who were near death or who were facing the end-of-life. He takes readers behind the scenes as he describes the "rollercoaster" of critical care for patients who struggle to survive and the health care professionals trying to save them. Kotler's inspiring stories will educate readers as well as salute doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who make up the American healthcare system.