Dr. George Crile, Jr. discusses his book "Surgery"

BROADCAST: Oct. 27, 1978 | DURATION: 00:53:44

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Synopsis

With regards to surgeries, patients must ask questions. In Dr. George Crile, Jr's book, "Surgery: Your Choices, Your Alternatives," Dr. Crile warns of undergoing a surgery if it's truly not warranted. Crile's most important piece of advice to patients, is to always remember that with any surgery, death is a real possibility, should there be a complication.

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 27, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.37 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

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