A collection of thought-provoking, readable and illuminating papers on issues affecting modern medicine (and ultimately us as consumers), from medical education, through politics, to clinical practice and offering opinion on areas of controversy, such as gender, Medicare, aging doctors, disruptive colleagues, drugs advertising, research and ethics.

Medical Musings is a thought-provoking collection of writings which considers a wide range of critical issues facing medical doctors - and their clients. Robert T Sataloff, a prolific author, professional singer, and a leader in his field, considers a wide range of critical themes - from politics and the need for doctors' involvement, through education, employment, and clinical practice issues, to medical insurance. In his own words, the book is intended to 'provide perspectives on education, publication, healthcare delivery, and other topics relevant to leadership in medicine, and more importantly to inspire thought and provoke debate'. This is not just a book for MDs; every one of us is, or will be affected by the issues addressed here, whether politician, educator, journalist, lobbyist, insurer, or healthcare consumer.

Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India's Legacy is a collection of fourteen short essays. It presents a holistic view of ancient medical history and Indian developments in ophthalmology, the authors' medical specialty. Deep respect for their homeland is apparent, as is their concern for sighted and visually impaired patients at home in the United States or on service trips abroad. Readers may be surprised to learn that cataract surgery was first described and performed in India nearly three thousand years ago. Much of current practice in ophthalmology can be traced to medical pioneers in Ancient India. This book is sure to broaden your perspective of India's contributions to modern health care. But also, in the process, you will become better acquainted with many other aspects of India, which was once the world's leading economic "superpower."

I had always believed in the healing power of our Lord, and viewed my life as one of service to Him via the practice of medicine. But, in retrospect, I had a deeper trust in the power of modern medicine and science than I did in Jesus Christ and His fully accomplished work on the Cross. My thinking was flawed, but, as I grew in my walk with the Lord and meditated on Scripture more fully, I began to see the superiority of faith over the limited interventions modern medical science had to offer, and that this interplay between faith and science was not mutually exclusive, but complimentary, for the spiritual aspects of our lives illuminate and empower the carnal aspects of intellect and physical senses. I began jotting notes to myself related to this interplay of faith and healing and science, and just filed them away...for years. IThen, in December of 2017, a baby was born to a first time mother of mine, his little body riddled with the most fulminant form of acute lymphoblasic leukemia, almost always fatal. His absolutely miraculous healing was the impetus to start putting these thoughts into writing, in the form of weekday morning emails entitled “A Christian Doctor’s View of Healing, Faiith, and Science”. It was soon made clear to me that these writings were to take the form of a year long devotional book, comprised of short weekday messages that are intimately linked, such that they can be read through as a book. And that book was to paint a picture, and that picture was to be of a face, and the face was to be that of Jesus, for He is the source of all healing

At the height of her successful career, Samantha Moss was an Executive Manager in Financial Services when her health took a negative turn. Suddenly diagnosed with a severe bowel prolapse, multiple autoimmune diseases, and a Rare Bone Disease, she was forced to get creative to forge a new path. Despite many broken bones and a permanent colostomy, Samantha was determined to find a fulfilling purpose for her life and became the founder of the blog, "My Medical Musings". Her blog was created to reach others living with complex diseases, and it slowly evolved into an additional global support group, to provide an online community for her followers. This story is full of encouragement for others facing a sudden change in life's direction, to not give up on finding a new purpose. With faith as her anchor, Samantha's hope is those living with Chronic Illness will discover, your illness is only a part of your life, it doesn't have to be all of your life. You can find your purpose, too.