Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital (the Inspiration for the NBC Drama New Amsterdam), (Paperback)
Eric Manheimer

Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital (the Inspiration for the NBC Drama New Amsterdam), (Paperback)

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  • Literary Inspiration: This paperback served as the inspiration for the NBC drama "New Amsterdam," drawing parallels to the works of Oliver Sacks.
  • Author's Perspective: Written by Dr. Eric Manheimer, the Medical Director of Bellevue Hospital, offering a unique insight into the hospital's operations and patient care.
  • Diverse Patient Narratives: Explores the experiences of twelve distinct patients, ranging from UN dignitaries and Riker's Island prisoners to illegal immigrants and Wall Street tycoons.
  • Personal Journey: The narrative includes the author's own battle with cancer, adding a poignant layer to his professional experiences.
  • Publication Details: Published in paperback format on July 2, 2013, by Grand Central Publishing, with an ISBN of 9781455503872.
  • Book Dimensions: Comprises 368 pages, offering a comprehensive look into life and death at Bellevue Hospital.
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great information about our nation and surrounding lands. what a memory the writer had

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It is a very interesting book, it's not as intriguing as the other books I've read but none the less very very good! I'm hoping to find more as this is where I've found the first few books written in hospital scene that where amazing

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