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joanna_banana's review against another edition
5.0
Provided me with a lot more background on the place where I work: Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Young's tale is as much about health care in a large publicly funded hospital as it is a social commentary on why people end up in the ER and so much is spent on patients who need much more than insulin: a roof over their heads, regular, healthy diet and preventative care. Interesting she wrote the book before the Affordable Care Act, and the last chapter makes a plea for universal health insurance, so I'd be interested to read what she thinks about what has happened in the last five years. I'd recommend the book for anyone interested in health justice.
sarahsparklenose's review
3.0
I liked reading this. It reminded me too much of work, but I gained an appreciation for Harborview that I never had before.
cuocuo's review
3.0
In a first-person narrative, Dr. Audrey Young shares her experiences working at Harborview Medical Center, the only public, not-for-profit hospital in Seattle, Washington. The result is a timely and compelling portrait of the current health care crisis. Young’s narrative centers around interactions with patients and the day-to-day operations of a busy county hospital. This title is especially recommended for students who are considering a career in a public hospital. An appendix provides further resources and information on how to advocate for health care reform.
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