The Philosopher Anaesthetist: Essays From Behind the Ether Screen

Name: The Philosopher Anaesthetist: Essays From Behind the Ether Screen
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By Thomas Papadimos

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The Philosopher Anaesthetist: Essays From Behind the Ether Screen by Thomas Papadimos offers a unique exploration of the intersection between anaesthesia and philosophy. Through a series of insightful essays, the author delves into the ethical and existential questions faced in the medical field, drawing connections between the clinical practice of anaesthesia and broader philosophical concepts. This book provides a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the deeper questions that arise in medical practice.
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You might enjoy this insightful collection of essays if you are fascinated by the intersection of medicine, life’s profound questions, and the ethical dimensions of anaesthetics. The unique perspective from behind the ether screen offers engaging reflections that blend philosophical thought with practical experience, making it intriguing for those interested in both philosophy and psychology.

A view of the medical education and health philosophy through the eyes of an anesthesiologist. This book is a collection of manuscripts in which Dr. Papadimos was the senior author and corresponding author.

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The Philosopher Anaesthetist: Essays From Behind the Ether Screen offers a unique perspective on medical and health philosophy through the eyes of an anaesthetist. This book is a collection of manuscripts where Dr. Papadimos served as both the senior author and corresponding author.

The book navigates the complexities of health care by drawing on the works of renowned philosophers and authors such as Aristotle, Kant, Voltaire, Kierkegaard, Dickens, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Nietzsche, and Foucault.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667856209

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 353g

Pages: 220

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Thomas Papadimos

About the Author

Thomas John Papadimos, MD, MPH, FCCM is an Emeritus Professor of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio He has served as Vice Chair of the department as well as Section Head of Critical Care Medicine. He is an educator whose focus has been on the philosophy of medicine, aging, and the end-of-life, as well as critical care in general. He has also served as an associate dean at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH. He is board-certified in anesthesiology, critical care medicine, and general preventive medicine. Furthermore, he has held visiting professorships at the University of Athens School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Attikon University Hospital; as well as Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China. He is a retired U.S. Navy Medical Officer, a Fulbright Scholar, and has published over 400 manuscripts, chapters, books, and abstracts.

He received his undergraduate education at Heidelberg College, Tiffin, OH; his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH; and a Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD. He currently lives in Sylvania, OH with his wife of 45 years, Areti Tsavoussis.