{"title":"Dr David Dosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful world of Dr David Dosa, an author whose work brilliantly blends medical experiences with poignant storytelling. Dr Dosa is a renowned geriatrician whose compassionate perspective offers readers a unique view into the lives of the elderly and their caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eMaking the Rounds with Oscar\u003c\/em\u003e, delivers a touching narrative that revolves around a remarkable cat named Oscar. This true story unfolds in a nursing home, where Oscar possesses an extraordinary ability to sense when residents are nearing the end of their lives, offering them comfort in their final hours. With gentle humour and profound empathy, Dr Dosa provides a heartfelt exploration of the bonds between humans and animals, understanding, and the mysteries of life and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Dosa's writings, categorised under Travel \u0026amp; Adventure, invite readers to embark on emotional journeys through the lens of care, companionship, and the small yet significant miracles experienced in everyday life. His books are a treasured addition for those interested in heartwarming true stories and the interplay of science and companionship in caregiving settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"making-the-rounds-with-oscar-by-dr-david-dosa-9780755318131","title":"Making the Rounds with Oscar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOscar the cat lives on the third floor of a nursing home in Rhode Island, USA. At first glance, Oscar doesn't seem special. He's plain to look at and aloof. Like most cats, he's partial to treats and catnip. But in the summer of 2007, Oscar made headlines around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo what's so unusual about Oscar? He knows when the hospice patients are going to die. Dr Dosa's job is to respond to people's medical needs, treat them for their ailments, and communicate with their families. Oscar takes care of the rest. He is a steady companion as patients descend into death. He is with them when they die. And, because of him, they don't die alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan a cat really predict death? Is he smelling something or responding to behavioural clues? Is he helping guide souls to heaven? Oscar's warm and profound story—of his uncanny ability to see death coming, of his steadfast and non-judgmental commitment to sit with patients as they die, of his quiet compassion—is a metaphor for what is important at the end of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaking the Rounds with Oscar\u003c\/i\u003e by Dr David Dosa reveals the touching and surprising ways in which a cat becomes a comfort and inspiration to countless individuals and their families in their final moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072305447148,"sku":"9780755318131","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25281073482456.jpg?v=1765093308"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-david-dosa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}