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Martha Weinman Lear discusses her book "Heart Sounds"

BROADCAST: Apr. 8, 1980 | DURATION: 00:49:07

Synopsis

Lear's husband is a doctor who has heart failure, and together, the couple deals with the medical professionals who make errors and who get angry when a second opinion is requested. Nothing prepared Lear for the utter helplessness and rage that she experienced.

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Broadcast Date
Apr. 8, 1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.56 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

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