Srivastava, Ranjana (110 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Winner of the 2013 Human Rights Literature AwardMedical oncologist Ranjana Srivastava contends that our healthcare professionals are ill equipped for frank discussions with patients, leading to misdiagnosis, avoidable medical complications and even death.Winner of the 2013 Human Rights Literature AwardMedical oncologist Ranjana Srivastava contends that the best medicine begins with a good chat, to guide the decision-making of both doctors and patients.Increasingly, people are unable to properly comprehend the complex treatment choices on offer, or are self-diagnosing and demanding unnecessary or risky procedures. Doctors, in turn, feel unable to deny the requests of patients and their families. Narrow specialisation also means no-one is discussing the overall picture of a patient's health. Srivastava warns that people are suffering - even dying - as a result, and the medical profession should be taking responsibility.In a frank and clear-eyed assessment of an unacknowledged crisis, she makes an impassioned case for healthcare training to incorporate effective communication skills. Medical oncologist Ranjana Srivastava contends that the best medicine begins with a good chat, to guide the decision-making of both doctors and patients. Increasingly, people are unable to properly comprehend the complex treatment choices on offer, or are self-diagnosing and demanding unnecessary or risky procedures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Every Word Matters is an essential guide for writers who want to make a difference.Winner, Outstanding Columnist, 2025 Kennedy AwardsRenowned for her insightful columns in the Guardian, Dr Ranjana Srivastava brings her signature clarity and intelligence to the art of writing opinion columns, advocacy pieces and essays.With wisdom and warmth, she skilfully guides readers through the challenges and rewards of writing. From simplifying complex ideas to developing a distinctive voice and engaging the audience, Srivastava offers practical advice drawn from her own experiences of both setbacks and successes.Whether your goal is to educate, inspire, or advocate, this book will help you transform your ideas into compelling writing.What makes Every Word Matters especially powerful is Srivastava's dual perspective as both an oncologist and a writer, giving her a unique understanding of the power of language to inform, persuade and heal.A must read for aspiring writers, professionals, and anyone curious about the writing process, Every Word Matters is a powerful reminder of why writing well truly matters.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Every Word Matters is an essential guide for writers who want to make a difference.Winner, Outstanding Columnist, 2025 Kennedy AwardsRenowned for her insightful columns in the Guardian, Dr Ranjana Srivastava brings her signature clarity and intelligence to the art of writing opinion columns, advocacy pieces and essays.With wisdom and warmth, she skilfully guides readers through the challenges and rewards of writing. From simplifying complex ideas to developing a distinctive voice and engaging the audience, Srivastava offers practical advice drawn from her own experiences of both setbacks and successes.Whether your goal is to educate, inspire, or advocate, this book will help you transform your ideas into compelling writing.What makes Every Word Matters especially powerful is Srivastava's dual perspective as both an oncologist and a writer, giving her a unique understanding of the power of language to inform, persuade and heal.A must read for aspiring writers, professionals, and anyone curious about the writing process, Every Word Matters is a powerful reminder of why writing well truly matters.…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Every Word Matters: Writing to Engage the Public. Book.

Condition: New. pp. 286.

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Condition: New. pp. 320.

Condition: New. pp. 286.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Deciding to study medicine is a momentous decision, and Ranjana Srivastava has created a long overdue and indispensable guide peppered with invaluable advice and insights a must-read.' Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Adolescent PsychologistAn essential guide for anyone contemplating a career as a doctor, by one of Australia's finest practitioners and writers.2018 finalist book for The Australian Career Book Award supported by the Royal Society of Arts in Australia and New Zealand. What is the life of a doctor really like? Is there an end to studying? Are money and prestige guaranteed? Can a fulfilling medical career and a satisfying family life co-exist and what support can a parent or partner give? Which doctors are the happiest? What is the most important question to ask yourself before studying medicine? An insiders calm and considered answers could determine whether you choose to pursue this high-stakes career. Becoming a doctor is a tremendous privilege and a serious responsibility. With her trademark warmth and storytelling ability, Ranjana Srivastava delves into the reality of being a doctor in the modern era of medicine. Through lived experience as a frontline clinician, prolific writer, and mother, she celebrates the highlights of being a doctor but doesn't flinch from the disappointments. Her compelling stories illustrate the hidden facets of a life in medicine from the burden of prolonged medical training and the regret of mismatched expectations to the humility of caring and the joy of making a difference, this book contains illuminating observations, reflection and advice that should be required reading for anyone contemplating a career as a doctor. An essential guide for anyone contemplating a career as a doctor, by one of Australia's finest practitioners. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Every Word Matters is an essential guide for writers who want to make a difference. Renowned for her insightful columns in the Guardian, Dr Ranjana Srivastava brings her signature clarity and intelligence to the art of writing opinion columns, advocacy pieces and essays. With wisdom and warmth, she skilfully guides readers through the challenges and rewards of writing. From simplifying complex ideas to developing a distinctive voice and engaging the audience, Srivastava offers practical advice drawn from her own experiences of both setbacks and successes. Whether your goal is to educate, inspire, or advocate, this book will help you transform your ideas into compelling writing. What makes Every Word Matters especially powerful is Srivastavas dual perspective as both an oncologist and a writer, giving her a unique understanding of the power of language to inform, persuade and heal. A must read for aspiring writers, professionals, and anyone curious about the writing process, Every Word Matters is a powerful reminder of why writing well truly matters. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Condition: New. pp. 320.

Condition: New. pp. 286.

Condition: New. pp. 320.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Tell Me the Truth is an acknowledgement of the incredible courage of ordinary people as they confront the big issues of life and death.'Cancer patients put up with the most and complain the least, endowed with an uncommon wisdom that is a privilege to observe. It is not simply that they see the big picture; if you spend long enough with them, they help you see it too.'Oncologist Ranjana Srivastava, working in one of Australia's busiest hospitals, is constantly present at the moments that change people's lives forever- when they are told they have cancer. As her patients face this hardest of truths, Dr Srivastava is privileged and humbled to see the wisdom and clarity with which they bear their illness. Here she allows us to witness the intimacies of the world of medicine and shares the unexpected truths that she has learned about what is genuinely important.Tell Me the Truth is an acknowledgement of the incredible courage of ordinary people as they confront the big issues of life and death.'A moving examination of the ways doctors and patients communicate.' Caroline Overington, The Australian'Enlightening.' The Age Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.