Trauma Room Two

I just read the last short story in this book and the tears are still running down my cheeks. "Remember This" was truly the most beautiful thing I've ever read. The story tells of the death of an old lady and those trying to save her, and her desire to pass over, and their professional need to keep her here. I can't help but wonder if Dr. Green himself had not had a near death experience in order to write so brilliantly of an old women's attempt to stay in heaven only to find herself drawn back to life again and again until at last she made the final journey. All the stories in the book were well written, interesting, and fast paced. In the telling of each, Dr. Green showed his compassion, his sense of humor, and the love of the profession he embraced. In the final story he showed his humanity and grace. You'll enjoy each of the stories in this book, but buy the book for the last story and savor each and every word. It's a reading experience you're never going to forget. I hope that if I ever find myself in a trauma room, I also find a doctor there like Dr. Green. Any time a physician writes a book, his personality and humanistic traits show through. A reader can pretty much tell not only the kind of doctor he is, but also the kind of person who lives behind that white coat. Dr. Green not only entertained me for awhile, his writing of " Remember This" touched my soul unlike anything I've ever read.

Nice, interesting read. I have several relatives who either currently are, or have retired as, both nurses and doctors. The stories I've heard (non-specific in names, etc.) from them are along the same line as those in this book. I'll also say that the book isn't hard to get through, and the stories run the gamut of funny to touching. No need to worry if you're squeamish. As far as knowing what the patients who don't survive may be thinking, I realize no one but they could give us the true answers. However, having sat holding both of my parent's hands as they crossed over, I can say there is someone, or someplace, familiar waiting for them. The look on (especially) my mom's face went from being heavily sedated to a sweet, but brief, awareness with her eyes opening and a smile of anticipation or awareness when her eyes locked onto someone standing just behind me. (NO, I didn't look. But, I had a feeling about who was there based on her smile.) So, yes, I'd recommend this book.

Excellent story of a doctor's emotional experience working in an ER but empathizing with his patients, their situation and that of their relatives. Much different from other ER books I have read. Based upon his writing I now believe my 86 y/o wife died from a dissecting abdominal aneurysm last month. This confirms my initial diagnosis. A fascinating book - worth reading but not for the "faint of heart". Thank you for your effort in the ER and willingness to share with us.

I love anything written about medicine, trauma care, emergency rooms, really any part of medicine and hospitals. I had read Dr. Green's previous book and enjoyed it. This one is different. It's a blend of reality and fiction, and it is lovely. The stories are well told - one chapter for each patient - and the last story, "Remember This," will make even the most composed among us (that would include me) cry. I do that - say to myself sometimes, "I need to remember this," and I do. The last story in this book makes you think of all the days in your life you will always remember -- the births of your children, the first day you fell in love with someone, maybe your wedding day, any significant life event. Written with tenderness and insight, this is a warm book filled with stories about patients who are a little bit down on their luck, or a lot down, but all's well that ends well. I would recommend this book to anyone.

I really didn’t enjoy this book as much as the description would have led me to believe. I love reading books about how doctors work and their patients, but this book really wasn’t about that. Instead, it was more a meandering, mindset meditation about how this doctor approached patients. That’s not what I was led to believe this book was about. I wanted to read about the patients and how they cope. Of course, it’s important to understand the perspective of the doctor and their approach to patient care, but what I’m not interested in is how this was presented in this book. This was another book that I desperately didn’t want to finish, and in fact, checked to see if I could return it to Amazon for a refund. Unfortunately, it was out of the return window. Despite my misgivings, I did give this book a 3/5 and rated it that high because it did, barely, keep my interest enough to complete it.

This book is written by a very rare person. A man with the intellect that allowed him to become a physician. But it also became clear before I was past the first few chapters, that this man also possesses the soul of a writer- and a good one at that. He has managed avoid giving the reader what could have been just another rollercoaster ride of the memories of an ER Doc. A tome full of adrenaline and self aggrandizement. This however, is not that sort of fodder- the type to be eaten quickly and soon forgotten. Our writer instead shares stories, the real and the imagined. He does not present us with the “Great Physician”, we are given instead a man who is human first and a physician second. His journey is filled with frustration, adrenalin highs, emotional burn out, and, at times, fear. True and gut wrenching. He writes with insight, compassion, truth, and his own form of spirituality. He writes it all beautifully. I know I will be rereading this one more than once. Thanks Doc for being brave enough to open yourself up. I must admit I hope there is more to read on the horizon.

A very well written book, if you are in the medical field, emt, paramedic, you will relate to these cases so much. This is not a book for a weak soul, what happens inan ER can give you trauma and nightmares.

Green has an amazing way with words. Such a pleasure to read! There is so much descriptive prose that you can visualize every part of his story!

It took me only a few hours to read this from start to finish. It’s such an interesting insight into the world of a trauma room and it’s beautifully written! Highly recommended.

This is one of the most enjoyable and realistic medical books that I have come across. I am a physician myself and the stories are so well written and very reflective of reality. The author’s talent for description is a poignant reflection of the process of observation and situational awareness that is imperative in a good physician. The CPR/code story really hit home for me, what an incredibly powerful depiction of this very difficult real life scenario that we see all too often. Wonderful book, highly recommend - I wish there were more stories!

Wonderful story telling skills that create both beautiful and sad images..An honest exposure to the thoughts and stresses when a doctor faces emergency traumas.

One of the most beautiful and inspirational books that I have read in a very long time. The author makes the stories read like poetry and flow effortlessly from one patient to the next. I will read this book again and find even more humanity and compassion from start to end. A book worth reading in times of sorrow and in times of joy.

Written like someone is looking at someone doing their job with their hands whilst the author narrates. Some respect for all doctors is needed especially after reading this book full of medical experiences. The doctors are amazing.