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Dr. Richard Selzer discusses his book "Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery"

BROADCAST: Feb. 17, 1977 | DURATION: 00:53:26

Synopsis

Dr. Richard Selzer, a surgeon, reads essays from his book, "Mortal Lesson: Notes on the Art of Surgery." Dr. Selzer recalls moments of his profession that stuck with him including the removal of a diabetic women's leg and the removal of a botfly larvae. He also takes a poetic look at the liver and the skin, including a story about Henry Moss. Dr. Selzer finishes his interview with a story about his first time witnessing an abortion. A comedy skit by Mike Nichols and Elaine May is also played.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 17, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.21 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 26 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Literature Poetry Philosophy

People

Academics Authors, Writers Medical personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Selzer, Richard Audiotapes. Radio programs. Health care Medical care Yale Medical School Medical poetry Human body Abortion Diabetes Moss, Henry Nichols and May Surgery

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