Confessions of Emergency Room Doctors

Confessions From the E.R.

Ever wonder what really goes on behind the curtains in the emergency room? Rocky Lang and Dr. Erick Montero dish it all out in Confessions of Emergency Room Doctors (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $9.95), a hilarious compilation of the zaniest stories from across the nation. With names changed to protect the innocent (or guilty), Confessions of Emergency Room Doctors will entertain all readers, medically experienced or not. The stories are unbelievable and the facts are often surprising:

• One day during my residency in Atlanta, I had to tell a husband that there was nothing left for us to do to his wife. She had died of a massive myocardial infarct, otherwise known as a heart attack. His sister came to join him and asked what had happened. He shook his head and said, "The doctor said that Margie died of a massive fart."
• Older patients often say very funny things and it's hard not to laugh. One patient came into the ER from a nursing home and while checking her out I asked, "How long have you been bedridden?" She laughed at me and said, "Oh Doctor, don't flatter me, it's been a very long time since I did anything like that."
• A guy comes into the ER complaining of pain. "It's everywhere, doc." He pushes his side, "It hurts when I press here." Then he pushes down on his leg. "It hurts here, too." Now I'm watching him and how he presses his arm. "It hurts here, too." I look at him and said, "Dude, your finger is broken."

Confessions of Emergency Room Doctors offers a dose of laughter sure to leave readers in stitches. With stories like these, along with strange names for doctors and diseases, interesting test answers from medical students, and much, much more, you'll never look at an emergency room the same again!

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About the Authors

In addition to writing four books, Rocky Lang is also a film director, screenwriter, and producer. He produced Ridley Scott's White Squall and the Emmy Award-winning Titanic. He is currently producing a movie for Lifetime Television starring Charles Dutton. He lives in Los Angeles, CA, with his wife and children.

Dr. Erick Montero is a surgeon living in Los Angeles, CA.

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Confessions of Emergency Room Doctors

Authors: Rocky Lang and Dr. Erick Montero
ISBN: 978-0-7407-6863-7
Format: Paperback: 5 x 7, 208 pages
Price: $9.95 ($12.50 Canada)