ISBN 978-1-923589-49-0
PAPERBACK
A Duty of Care
Short Stories Mainly About Medicine
A COLLECTION OF AMUSING AND REVEALING SHORT STORIES
This volume presents a diverse selection of imaginative fiction, with a central focus on tales from the world of medicine. While most stories are the product of creative invention, three stand apart as personal recollections, narrated by the author in the first person. These particular accounts offer a candid glimpse into formative experiences from the author’s own past, adding an authentic and reflective dimension to the collection.
Throughout the book, readers are invited to explore both the humorous and insightful aspects of medical life, as well as broader themes that extend beyond the confines of the profession. The blend of fictional narrative and genuine memoir creates a tapestry of stories that are entertaining, thought-provoking, and at times deeply personal.
ISBN 978-1-922957-80-1
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A Boomer’s Ride
An unlikely journey through post-war Australia
‘Profoundly insightful with a good dose of wit… a light-hearted, nostalgic read’
D.J. Coster describes his life journey against the background of profound socioeconomic change in Australia in the 80 years since the end of WWII.
Coster is a perceptive observer of what has gone on around him and acknowledges the impact of national and international events on his life – and everyone else’s.
He describes the transitions that have tested him – from a working-class home into elite educational institutions, from medical student to junior doctor and the metamorphosis into a clinician scientist, and the tricky transition from doctor to patient. The story is told honestly and reflectively by someone not afraid to provoke. It is not a story of personal achievement against the odds, but a description of factors that made the baby boomer generation more privileged than any other generation before or since, and the way national and global events, chance encounters, and luck, shape lives.
About the Author
D.J. Coster AO, DSc, FTSE, is a retired ophthalmologist with a distinguished career in academic medicine.
He lives in Adelaide with his wife Marion.