A Country Doctor

by Dr John William Tracy

"A Country Doctor" relates many entertaining and insightful experiences as a long-time Family Physician moves to Appalachia and learns to be the local Country Doctor. The patient case files range from funny stories to life and death dramas. Meanwhile, the doctor discovers the value of the old timey house call and how much is left to learn in treating even common illnesses. He discovers the pitfalls inherent in the business of medicine and the dangers hidden in the use of information technology. This is a valuable and enjoyable book for anyone who has ever experienced health care in the United States.

182 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 2015

Reviews

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

A big city doctor moves to a rural area and opens a private practice. He makes house calls and offers very inexpensive office visits etc. He is a godsend for so many who live nearby who don’t have health insurance. He tells stories of quite a few patients which was very interesting to me. He’s one of the good guys.

[Barbara A. Berry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read.

Really enjoyed the doctor's stories. More important, got a a better understanding of today's healthcare situation. Several years ago, my Mom & I had to leave a doctor we had seen for 40 years. He started charging a fee to be his patient. We could not afford it. He was not connected with any of the local hospital systems. Now I know why he probably made his decision. Now we see a NP with the largest medical system in the area. Takes 2 months to get an appointment, & she stays at the computer. Now I know why.

[Margaret Agard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written

Dr. Tracy uses his memoir to provide his opinions and practices on the art of medicine. The stories are interesting, and he's the kind of doctor I look for. I hope he continues to practice for years to come. Too bad I live in a different state.

[Virginia Abshere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many exciting stories

So enjoyed the book. Being a nurse for over 40 years, I also have witnessed similar scenarios as mentioned in this exciting book. You will enjoy the many exciting ventures.

[Henry Rausch · Rating 5 out of 5]

eye - opening and real

I read this as research for a book I am writing but was taken in by the empathy this man displays. It is a heartwarming story but also cautionary concerning what he had ti say about the medical industry in America.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

Provides insight with regard to patients, and practicing medicine as it should and can be practiced. Well done Dr. Tracy.

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Country Doctor

The author explores the problems of modern day practice of medicine. Very readable and interesting for readers who enjoy medicine.

[Samuel Burchfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

I like the books by this person.it is easy to tell they are good to read. It is real life.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read.

[William Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good look inside how medical practices have evolved over the last 50 years. Dr. Tracy gives a lot of examples of how the "art" of doctoring and of empathizing with patients directly conflicts with the practice of institutionalized medicine where time is money and every illness must match an existing condition. Very eye opening to see how much medical diagnoses can vary between different people, even with the same illness.