Doctoring from the Outside in: Dermatology under the Skin

In The Practice of Dermatology, Alan S. Rockoff MD offers a candid, reflective look at the daily realities of being a physician. Drawing on forty years of experience, Rockoff moves beyond the glamorous portrayals of medicine in media to reveal the human, often messy side of patient care. The book highlights the balance between science and the art of doctoring, showing how dermatologists manage chronic conditions, provide reassurance, navigate bureaucracy, and maintain compassion in a system increasingly focused on efficiency and profit.

Key Features

• Insider perspective on the everyday practice of dermatology and patient care
• Explores the human side of medicine, including communication, empathy, and ethical dilemmas
• Combines poignant and humorous stories from a lifetime of clinical experience
• Highlights challenges of modern medical bureaucracy and administrative pressures
• Offers reflections on professional satisfaction, gratitude, and the art of doctoring 

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Medical Education Press (May 31, 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1943708991
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1943708994
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781943708994