Author

Hossain, Anushay

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Tiller Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

279pp

Subjects

Anti-Racism

Diversity

Abstract

When Anushay Hossain became pregnant in the US, she was so relieved. Growing up in Bangladesh in the 1980s, where the concept of women?s healthcare hardly existed, she understood how lucky she was to access the best in the world. But she couldn?t have been more wrong. Things started to go awry from the minute she stepped in the hospital, and after thirty hours of labor (two of which she spent pushing), Hossain?s epidural slipped. Her pain was so severe that she ran a fever of 104 degrees, and as she shook and trembled uncontrollably, the doctors finally performed an emergency C-section.

Giving birth in the richest country on earth, Hossain never imagined she could die in labor. But she almost did. The experience put her on a journey to explore, understand, and share how women?especially women of color?are dismissed to death by systemic sexism in American healthcare.

Following in the footsteps of feminist manifestos such as The Feminine Mystique and Rage Becomes Her, The Pain Gap is an eye-opening and stirring call to arms that encourages women to flip their ?hysteria complex? on its head and use it to revolutionize women?s healthcare. This book tells the story of Hossain?s experiences?from growing up in South Asia surrounded by staggering maternal mortality rates to lobbying for global health legislation on Capitol Hill to nearly becoming a statistic herself. Along the way, she realized that a little fury might be just what the doctor ordered.

Meticulously researched and deeply reported, this book explores real women?s traumatic experiences with America?s healthcare system?and empowers everyone to use their experiences to bring about the healthcare revolution women need.

ISBN

9781-9821-77775

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF NR 100 HOS 2021

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Author

Marcdante, Karen J.

Kliegman, Robert M.

Edition

9th

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Elsevier Saunders

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

848 pages

Subject

Children's Health. Pediatrics

UBC MD Undergrad

Abstract

Concise, readable, and up to date,Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 9th Edition,providesthe must-know information you need in pediatrics from the name you trust . A readable, full-color format; high-yield, targeted chapters; and thorough content updates ensurestrong coverage of core knowledge as well asrecent advances in the field . This focused resource is ideal for medical students, pediatric residents, PAs, and nurse practitioners in various educational and practice settings, including pediatric residencies, clerkships, and exams.

ISBN

978-0323775625

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF GK 100 NEL 2022

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