Dr. Tom Godwin - A Doctor's Notes

Dr. Tom Godwin participated in some of the pioneer heart monitoring done in 1962 at the Toronto General Hospital. Shortly after this he decided that he should start to write down some of the stories of his patients and his peers as he saw them over the years. Now we get to read his notes and get an insight into his practice as a cardiologist.

David Ingram shares stories with Tom about people they both know, including a fascinating look into the politics of Grenada during the Reagan years.

Along the way we learn that Tom has had his neck broken 3 times in his life - and learn about several of the various ways a neck can be broken.

Both David and Tom have veterinarian backgrounds and share some insights. David recounts his knowing the Picton brothers, one of whom is the infamous Willey Picton who has been convicted of murder of several of Vancouver's women.

Personal vignettes provide a look into the life of patients under doctor's care as well as comments on the medical system as it has evolved over the years Tom practiced.

• An introduction to Dr. Tom Godwin - and A connection to the political history of Grenada
• Broken necks - Tom has had his broken 3 times - and other insights into how a patient is treated
• More on neck breaks and early medical education including the first anatomy class. Are you right or left handed?
• The beginnings of cardiology - Brown and McMillan in the Toronto General Hospital, 1962. Native Rights
• David and Tom discuss Native Rights about which both have deep feelings and interesting insights and the Picton farm
• The medical system and its evolution as Tom learned and practiced over the years. Education costs and problems with moving skills between countries
• Continuing on the evolution of the medical system - nurse practitioners, clinics, general practitioners and the changes in who rules the hospital ward. Nature vs. Nurture and ADD
• "I was going to be a veterinarian" - more of Tom's background and of course David Ingram also studied to be a vet so we get more interesting stories  "With humans you don't use a Ford Tractor during birth" and why Doctors should not take up dangerous sports.
• Wrapping up 

You can purchase A Doctor's Notes from Tom's own web site, www.DrTomGodwin.com or through the publisher, Hancock House Publishers, or from Amazon or many other book stores.

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