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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were surgeons going to correct in patient Laura's laparotomy?

2. Where does Konner work on his non-surgical afternoons?

3. Why was Konner's condition ironic?

4. How does Konner say Dr. Brass reacted to his work?

5. What objection does Konner make to the training of physicians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What roles does Konner describe having written 'Becoming a Doctor' from?

2. How did Konner spend non-surgical afternoons in gynecology?

3. What is RPTA, and how did it affect Konner?

4. Describe Konner's last elective rotation.

5. What condition was patient Charlotte suffering from?

6. What controversy surrounded patient Geraldine's death?

7. How did Konner violate the rules of obstetrics under Chief Resident Caggiola?

8. What does Konner say Dr. Suskauer recommended for delivering babies?

9. How does Konner describe his reasons for not practicing?

10. What made John Brandt one of Konner's heroes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What emotionally difficult experiences does he learn to handle, in his time in med school? What are his coping mechanisms? How does he deal, for instance, with the desire for profit among doctors and insurance companies? How does he deal with the bureaucratic complications in getting patients cared for? How does he deal with the problems of other people's personalities, and authorities?

Essay Topic 2

What would a medical school, or medical industry run along Konner's ideas look like? Would it be profitable? Would it be better or worse than the industry he was indoctrinated into? Does Konner offer his critiques for the purpose of designing a better system?

Essay Topic 3

What is the true lesson Konner learns during his residency? Is it a medical lesson, or a life lesson? A style of writing he acquired, or a set of

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