Author : Yean Leng Lim
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1938134435
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (381 download)
Book Synopsis Goodness Not Grief: Autobiography Of Yean Leng Lim by : Yean Leng Lim
Download or read book Goodness Not Grief: Autobiography Of Yean Leng Lim written by Yean Leng Lim and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014-07-04 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the author's background which provides insight into his training in medicine and his opinions on the concepts and training that are necessary to be a good doctor. The aims of this book are to first show how coronary angioplasty was pioneered in Australia, Singapore and China. Second, it is to illustrate the founding of a long-awaited medical school in Xiamen, China where the author's ancestors originate. Third, it is to describe the reformation of healthcare, cardiology, medical research and Art academy in Singapore. Fourth, it is to demonstrate the vision and realization of the third Asia Pacific cardiovascular intervention block. Last but not least, this book describes the merging of East West culture, medicine, art and a personal Christian testimony.This book hopes to show that with hard work, determination and vision, any young man or woman should be able to write a similar life story of their own. It is particularly important for young doctors to learn how not to bring grief but goodness to their patients and relatives. This book also illustrates the history of the development of coronary intervention in China and the rise of the Asia Pacific region in this field. Finally, this book provides a unique, personal perspective in the convergence of Eastern and Western culture, medicine and art.